Title
CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Construction Contract
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $94,103,520 to the lowest responsive bidder Johnson Bros. Corporation, a Southland Company for the construction of the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 - Streetcar project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Jeb Blackwell, Engineering & Property Management
John Lewis, CATS
Tonia Wimberly, Engineering & Property Management
Explanation
§ On November 14, 2016 Dinner Briefing, staff briefed City Council on the status of the construction bid process for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2.
§ The CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project will extend the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar system two miles west from the Charlotte Transportation Center to French Street and half-a-mile east from Hawthorne Lane/5th Street to Hawthorne Lane/Sunnyside Avenue.
§ The project will include the following:
- Replacement of the Hawthorne Lane Bridge over Independence Boulevard,
- In-street running dual track,
- Special track work at the ends of the line,
- Traction power stations,
- Overhead catenary system,
- Conduits,
- Streetcar stop installation,
- Asphalt pavement,
- Curb and gutter,
- Concrete pavement,
- Traffic signals, and
- Traffic control.
§ On April 25, 2016, the City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 - Streetcar project; two bids were received on July 1, 2016. Both bids exceeded available funding. After negotiating with the bidders, the bids were rejected per federal grant requirements.
§ On September 13, 2016, the City re-issued an ITB for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 - Streetcar project; four bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Johnson Bros. Corporation, a Southland Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The construction project also includes the Frazier Avenue Realignment Project and the West Trade Street Lighting Project identified in the West Trade Street/ Rozzelles Ferry Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP). The Frazier Avenue Realignment Project will realign existing Frazier Avenue to align with Wesley Heights Way creating a 4-way signalized intersection. This will allow pedestrians to cross at a signalized crosswalk. The West Trade Street Lighting Project will provide decorative street lights along West Trade Street and Beatties Ford Road from I-77 to French Street.
§ The project will also include storm drainage improvements and water main improvements along the corridor. Storm Water Services is improving the existing storm drain system along Beatties Ford Road, Trade Street and Hawthorne Lane to increase capacity and replace aging infrastructure. Charlotte Water is replacing the existing water main and performing sewer upgrades.
§ Also as part of the construction contract, Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) will perform traffic signal upgrades and improvements along the corridor.
§ Charlotte Water, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Storm Water Services and CNIP have coordinated construction of the needed repairs and improvements with the Streetcar Project.
§ These improvements are funded by their respective programs outlined below:
- Storm Water Services, $4,996,921
- Frazier Avenue Realignment, $1,126,433
- CNIP Street Lighting, $83,790
- CDOT, $1,252,217
- Charlotte Water, $5,973,002
§ The CityLYNX Gold Line construction is $80,671,158, which is eligible for 50% match from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Small Starts Grant Agreement.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2020.
Background
§ In 2006, the CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar Project set the alignment for the 10-mile Charlotte Streetcar Project, which extends from Rosa Parks Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) on Beatties Ford Road to Eastland Mall CTC on Central Avenue via uptown on Trade Street.
§ In 2009, City Council approved the advancement of design for the CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar Project through 30% preliminary design, which validated the alignment and provided an updated cost estimate.
§ On January 25, 2010, City Council authorized the City Manager to pursue a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Urban Circulator Grant for up to $25 million for the $37 million Streetcar Starter Project. The Streetcar Starter Project (CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 1) was the first 1.5 miles of the proposed 10-mile streetcar project. The City received the grant in July 2010.
§ Phase 1 from Charlotte Transportation Center to Hawthorne Lane/Fifth Street was completed and opened for service in July 2015.
§ In May 2013, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a Small Starts Grant for CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Project.
§ In February 2014, the City received authorization from FTA to enter Project Development for Phase 2.
§ In May 2016, the City was notified FTA approved its grant request for a Small Starts Grant Agreement. The Grant Agreement was for $74,999,999 with an equal match from the City.
§ Total grant and City funding for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 is $149,999,999. The $80,671,158 for construction of the 2.5 mile Phase 2 alignment will be paid from this project funding. The remaining $69,328,842 is being used for design, real estate acquisition, construction administration, street lights and vehicle procurement.
§ In accordance with the Small Starts Grant Agreement, the project must begin passenger service by August 31, 2020.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 11.80%
Committed DBE Goal: 11.87%
Johnson Brothers met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 11.87% ($11,173,200) of the total contract amount to the following DBE certified firms:
• Bullock Construction (DBE) ($6,600,000) (railroad work)
• Pavers, Walls, & Stamped Concrete (DBE) ($2,550,000)
• Integrity Wire (DBE) ($856,200) (cable supplier)
• All Points Trucking (DBE) ($500,000) (hauling)
• D’s Trucking Service (DBE) ($300,000) (hauling)
• Stay Alert Safety Services (DBE) ($200,000) (traffic control)
• Express Logistic Services (DBE) ($167,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Federal Small Starts Grant and the General Community Investment Plan
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