Title:
Construction Contract - Historic Second Ward Gym Renovation
Summary
ACTION:
Award a construction contract to Progressive Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,799,700 for the renovation of the existing gym, restroom building addition and site improvements
Staff Contact: Peter Wasmer, AIA, Project Manager
Asset and Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
This project will renovate the Historic Second Ward Gym as a place for the display of historic artifacts belonging to the Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation and as an adjunct use for the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. The Second Ward Gym is a local Historic Landmark and is located at 710 East Martin Luther King Boulevard. Support facilities will include a new restroom addition and accessible parking and sidewalks.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
This Project was advertised on January 15, 2017 in the following media: The Charlotte Post, The Charlotte Observer, and the North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 23, 2017.
Bids were received February 10, 2017 with (5) five firms submitting bids. The lowest responsive base bidder was Progressive Contracting Company, Inc. at $1,707,000. The County has elected to accept alternates 2 through 5 resulting in the total contract amount of $1,799,700 (Bid tab attached).
MWSBE Utilization:
MBE- 2% WBE- 12% SBE-10%
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is provided through FY 2017 Capital Reserve Funds.