Title
Asphalt Traffic Calming Device Installation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,470,000.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. (SBE) for Asphalt Traffic Calming Device Installation.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
David Smith, Transportation
Bruce Horldt, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy was adopted in 1997, with the latest revision occurring in 2022.
§ The Policy provides guidance for when traffic calming tools are appropriate for use on residential streets. These tools include speed cushions and multi-way stops.
§ This contract will be utilized to install asphalt speed cushions for neighborhood traffic calming when applicable.
§ On April 5, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
- NC General Statute Section 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 re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On May 9, 2023, the ITB was re-issued; one bid was received.
§ Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. (SBE) was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. is a city certified SBE.
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 5.00%
Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. has met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 5.00% ($73,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Chambers Express Trucking, Inc. (MBE) ($73,500) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 12.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 12.00%
Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. has met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 12.00% ($176,400) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Countywide Commercial, Inc. (SBE) ($176,400) (paving, resurfacing)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan