Title
Barringer Drive Bridge Replacement
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $1,099,260.45 to the lowest responsive bidder Sloan Construction, a Division of Reeves Construction Company, for the Barringer Drive Bridge Replacement project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract up to $255,000 with A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. for bridge construction administration services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Jennifer Smith, Engineering and Property Management
David Weekly, Engineering and Property Management
Allison Brickey, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
Action A:
§ The Barringer Drive Bridge spans Irwin Creek and is located on Barringer Drive approximately one-tenth of a mile south of Beech Nut Road.
§ The 57-year-old bridge meets criteria for replacement based on a ranking using a combination of sufficiency ratings and current conditions.
§ Work will include, but is not limited to:
- Replacing the existing bridge structure,
- Construction of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveways, wheel chair ramps, storm drainage and water lines,
- Installation and maintenance of erosion control and traffic control,
- Installation of asphalt pavement and pavement markings, and
- Bridge construction administration and inspection services.
§ The work will be financed 80 percent with federal funding administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and 20 percent funded by the City.
§ On May 31, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Sloan Construction, a Division of Reeves Construction Company, was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter 2018.
Action B:
§ NCDOT requires construction administration services on bridge replacement projects.
- On May 17, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); seven proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
- A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
NCDOT Opportunity Programs
Action A: Bridge Construction
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Opportunity
Established DBE Goal: 13.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 14.52%
Sloan Construction a Division of Reeves Construction Company exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 14.52% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
• Oliver Paving (DBE, SBE, WBE) ($159,575) (paving)
Action B: Bridge Construction Administration
Small Professional Services Firms (SPSF) Opportunity
For Federal Highway Administration funded projects, the NCDOT does not mandate a goal through the State’s SPSF program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan
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