Title
Construct Storm Drainage Improvement Projects
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $3,319,328.32 to the lowest responsive bidder United Construction Company, Inc. for the Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects - Series R.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ This contract is part of an ongoing program to provide repairs and/or improvements to storm drainage systems.
§ This contract will address storm drainage systems at:
- 2329 Bancroft Street (Council District 1),
- 2613 Hutchinson-McDonald Road (Council District 2),
- 7322 Kilcullen Drive (Council District 6), and
- 2012 Vinton Street (Council District 1).
§ The work includes grading; drainage; structural foundation protection; water/sanitary sewer; sidewalks; curb and gutter; asphalt repair; and landscaping.
§ On August 30, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ United Construction Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ These projects are anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2024.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 10.24%
United Construction Company, Inc. met the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 10.24% ($340,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ RRR Concrete, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($210,000) (concrete)
§ Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($70,000) (hauling)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($60,000) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 20.34%
United Construction Company, Inc. met the established SBE subcontracting goal and has committed 20.34% ($675,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ AMP Utility Distribution Services, LLC (SBE, WBE) ($400,000) (material)
§ Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. (SBE) ($160,000) (general services)
§ Countywide Commercial, Inc. (SBE) ($70,000) (paving)
§ Piceno Concrete, LLC (SBE) ($30,000) (concrete driveway)
§ Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($10,000) (clearing & grubbing)
§ BELL Engineering (SBE) ($5,000) (assessment report)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan