Enact an ordinance approving and authorizing a Construction Contract with FMG Construction Group, LLC for the Terminal A – Vestibule Efficiency Upgrades Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) (Project Nos. 257A & 257B) and appropriating $1,216,704.78 from the Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund (Fund 8010).
The Departures and Arrivals levels entry vestibules of Terminal A in George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) are in need of replacement and efficiency upgrades. The IAH Terminal A – Vestibule Efficiency Upgrades Project will use a phased approach to prevent interruptions to terminal operations and provide an accessible path to operational curbsides at the Arrivals level while each entry is under construction. Improvements will be made to the three vestibules on the Arrivals level (Project No. 257A) and the one vestibule at the level 2 Departures area (Project No. 257B). Construction will include the following scope elements:
- Replacement of automatic sliding doors, air curtains, and security devices
- Expansion of the Departures level vestibule and refresh of existing finishes
Bids:
An Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the IAH Terminal A - Vestibule Efficiency Upgrades Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) was advertised in the Houston Chronicle on April 28 and May 5, 2023. One bid was received and tabulated as follows:
Company Bid Total
FMG Construction Group, LLC $1,049,308.50
It is recommended that FMG Construction Group, LLC be awarded this contract based on its low responsive bid meeting specifications.
Professional Engineering Design Services are provided by RDLR Architects.
Substantial completion of the project is anticipated to occur within 180 days after the date of work commencement.
Project Costs:
$1,049,308.50 Construction Services
$ 104,930.85 Contingency (10%)
$ 10,000.00 Materials Testing Services
$ 52,465.43 Escalation (5%)
$1,216,704.78 TOTAL
FAA Federal Grant Program:
A portion of the spending under this contract may be eligible for reimbursement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.
Materials Testing Services:
Materials Testing Services will be performed by Terracon Consultants, Inc. under Contract Number 4600016497.
Hire Houston First (HHF):
Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Pay or Play:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s "Pay or Play" ordinance regarding health benefits for of City contractors. In this case, the contractor will exercise the "Play” option.
DBE Participation:
The DBE advertised goal for this project is 7%. After documented good faith efforts by FMG Construction Group, LLC to develop a participation plan meeting the advertised goal, the HAS Office of Business Opportunity approved a Good Faith Efforts DBE Goal of 5.44%. The contractor will utilize the following certified firm towards the goal:
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Company Name
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Type of Work
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Amount
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%
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Preferred Technologies, LLC
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CCTV Services
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$57,082.38
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5.44%
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TOTAL
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$57,082.38
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5.44%
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Capital Fiscal Note:
No Significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director’s Signature:
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Mario C. Diaz Andy Icken
Houston Airport System Chief Commercial Officer