Title
Charlotte Firehouse #2 Addition and Renovations Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,275,293.85 to the lowest responsive bidder Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Charlotte Firehouse #2 Addition and Renovations project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Explanation
* In 1982, the Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) moved into the newly constructed Firehouse #2 at 1817 South Boulevard, in Council District 1.
* Firehouse #2 is one of 13 facilities evaluated in the Advanced Planning - Fire Station Gender Equity Study. The study evaluates each fire station on nationally accepted safety standards, the provision of equal facilities for women, exercise facilities, and ADA compliance.
* In October 2019, CFD adopted the Facilities Master Plan, which prioritizes capital improvements and outlines goals for facilities through 2029. The addition and renovations for Firehouse #2 were identified as a need in this plan.
* The contract includes:
* Expansion and renovations of the locker and restroom facilities,
* Accessibility improvements in various areas throughout the building and site,
* Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work required by the addition, renovations, and accessibility upgrades,
* Sitework including demolition of an abandoned drive, partial repaving, ramps, sidewalks, a raised patio, and grading.
* On December 1, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
* Wharton-Smith, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2025.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MWBE Goal: 5.79%
MWBE Participation to Date: 10.37%
Wharton-Smith, Inc exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 10.37% ($132,000) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Making Moves Electric, LLC (MBE) ($45,000...
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