Title
Construct Storm Drainage Improvement Projects
 
Action
Action:                       
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,647,601.39 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series S.
 
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:
-                     1515 Starita Road (Council District 1),
-                     1222 Rollins Avenue (Council District 1),
-                     3600 Avalone Avenue (Council District 2),
-                     1130 Scottsdale Road (Council District 3), and 
-                     1831 Shannonhouse Drive (Council District 1)
§                     The work includes grading; drainage; pipe lining water/sanitary sewer; sidewalks; asphalt replacement; and curb and gutter.
§                     On October 14, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§                     United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§                     The project is anticipated to be complete by the third quarter of 2024.
 
Charlotte Business INClusion 
Established MBE Goal: 8.00% 
Committed MBE Goal: 8.00%
United of Carolinas Inc. met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 8.00% ($211,808) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy): 
•                     RRC Concrete (MBE, SBE) ($174,959) (concrete, various)  
§                     Sun King Trucking (MBE, SBE) ($36,849.11) (hauling)  
 
Established SBE Goal: 19.00% 
Committed SBE Goal: 19.00%
United of Carolinas Inc. met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 19.00% ($503,044) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy): 
§                     Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($212,958.61) (hauling)
§                     AMP Utility Distribution Services, LLC (WBE, SBE) ($110,395.96) (pipe tubing & accessories)     
§                     Silverback Brothers LLC (MBE, SBE) ($85,000) (hauling)
§                     Cesar A Leon (MBE, SBE) ($85,000) (hauling)
§                     Erosion Defence (SBE) ($4,269.70) (erosion control services)
§                     Pentacle Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($5,420) (pavement markings)
 
Fiscal Note 
Funding:  Storm Water Capital Investment Plan
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