Title
Construction Manager at Risk Selection - Latta Place
Action
ACTION:
Authorize the County Manager to negotiate fees, terms, and conditions to execute a contract for Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R) services with Elford Inc. for Latta Place.
Staff Contact: Karen Weston-Chien, ASLA, Project Manager, Asset and Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A Construction Manager is needed to provide Preconstruction and Construction Management services during the design and construction phases of the Latta Place project.
Latta Place is an historic site located within Latta Nature Preserve. The project will include a new visitors center, an interpretive trail through the site and construction of infrastructure.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
On June 4, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners authorized the use of CM@R contracting methodology for Latta Place.
On September 10, 2024, a Request for Qualifications for CM@R services was advertised on the State of North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System website. It was advertised in the Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Post, and Greater Diversity News on September 12, 2024. A pre-submittal meeting was held on September 19, 2024. The selection of the Construction Manager followed NC General Statute 143-64.31, which prescribes a qualifications-based selection process.
Per the Board's instructions, the Selection Committee submits the following report:
SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
• Elaine Powell - Mecklenburg County Commissioner (District 3)
• Susan Rodriguez-McDowell - Mecklenburg County Commissioner (District 6)
• Leslie Johnson - Deputy County Manager
• Bob Cavalline - General Contractor temporarily appointed by the Director of Asset & Facility Management
• Bert Lynn, ASLA - Capital Planning Division Director, Park and Recreation Department
• Mark Hahn, AIA - Director of Asset and Facility Management Department
Three (3) firms submitted Qualifications Statements:
Elford, Inc.
Samet
WC Construction and Batson Cook
On October 24, 2024, a shortlist selection committee composed of staff from the Asset and Facility Management Department evaluated the firms and determined that one (1) firm should be interviewed for the project.
On November 21, 2024, the Selection Committee interviewed the following firm:
Elford, Inc.
Based on the interview and information provided in the written submittals, the Selection Committee recommends Elford, Inc.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A