Title
University City Boulevard Pedestrian Crossings
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $968,115.50 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the University City Boulevard Pedestrian Crossings project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
§ This project will improve pedestrian connectivity along University City Boulevard between and at the intersections with Mark Twain Road and Suther Road in Council District 4.
§ Work will include approximately 270 feet of 12-foot shared-use path, curb ramps, crosswalks, storm drainage improvements, a pedestrian refuge island, and pedestrian signals.
§ On April 2, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
- NC General Statute 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On May 7, 2026, the city reissued the invitation to bid; one bid was received.
§ United Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 5.16%
United of the Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 5.16% ($50,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ RRC Concrete Inc. (MBE) ($50,000) (concrete)
Established WBE Goal: 11.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 11.36%
United of the Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 11.36% ($110,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Parsi Trucking LLC (WBE) ($110,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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