RECOMMENDATION:
Enact an ordinance appropriating $345,959.15 out of the Airports Improvement Fund, de-appropriating $25,000.00 from the Airports Improvement Fund, and approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Design-Build Contract with Flintco, LLC for the Texas Southern University (TSU) Flight Academy at Ellington Airport (EFD) (Project No. 1030).
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
On December 13, 2023, City Council enacted Ordinance 2023-1094 approving a Design-Build Contract with Flintco, LLC for the Texas Southern University (TSU) Flight Academy at Ellington Airport (EFD) (Project No. 1030) and appropriating $5,500,000.00. The scope of the Project includes the design and construction of an aircraft hangar along with classrooms, offices, and restrooms. Flintco, LLC has completed the Pre-Construction Services and Design Services portion of the Contract.
Under the proposed Restated Agreement, exhibits, such as finalized general conditions, will be included. And, an additional appropriation of $266,959.15 is requested to increase the contingency amount to include design specifications adhering to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane Design Group II standards.
Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services were to be provided by Terracon Consultants, Inc. (under Contract Number 4600016497). However, Kenall, Inc. (under Contract Number 4600016490) will now provide those services, and an appropriation of $79,000.00 for that Contract is requested. It is also requested that the previously appropriated amount of $25,000.00 be de-appropriated from the Contract with Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Approval of the total appropriation of $345,959.15, de-appropriation of $25,000.00, and Restated Design-Build Contract will allow for the continuation of this important Project.
MWBE Participation:
The awarded MWBE for this contract is 26% for the design phase and 30% for the construction phase. The Prime is currently achieving 43.95% participation utilizing one goal credit subcontractors at 5% contract progression. The design phase of Project 1030 cost $375,336.00, with $165,000.00 paid to certified firm Team Plus Build LLC, allowing the 26% design goal to be surpassed, achieving 43.95%. The Office of Business Opportunity will continue to monitor the contract for compliance.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Director’s Signature:
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Jim Szczesniak
Houston Airport System