Relocation of Baggage Handling System (BHS) Control Room

The City of Charlotte is requesting bids on the interior upfit of approximately 2,000 square feet of existing shell space for a baggage handling system control room relocation at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with bids due September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour on August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. The City of Charlotte has established a Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) Small Business Enterprise goal of 7.6% for this project.

Work consists of typical finishes including drywall, ceilings, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems within the baggage level of the main terminal. The project includes a BHS control room, support space, and break room. Bidders must be North Carolina licensed contractors with acceptable experience on at least two similar projects within the last ten years.

Substantial Completion is required within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion (including all submittals) within an additional 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve either milestone. The City has established a $50,000 owner's contingency controlled solely by the City. Payment consists of monthly progress payments calculated from a schedule of values, submitted between the 1st and 5th of each month, with the City's payment due within 45 calendar days of approval; 5% retainage is withheld from each progress payment until Substantial Completion.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid security, a performance bond and payment bond each equal to the full contract sum, and certifications including Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification, CBI Form 3 (Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Commitment), and a bid bond. E-Verify compliance is required. Bids are submitted electronically through the Bid Portal with public bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams. The project is funded through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvements Program.