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Construct Matheson Avenue Bridge Streetscape Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $12,885,798.48 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Blythe Development Company for the Matheson Avenue Bridge Streetscape Project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
§ The Applied Innovation Corridor (AIC) Program identifies infrastructure investments in Charlotte’s North End to spur economic growth and facilitate recruitment of high-tech industries to the area.
§ This project is identified in the AIC Program and will include pedestrian, bicycle, and bridge improvements on Matheson Avenue from North Tryon Street to Jordan Place in Council District 1 and make connections to the Cross Charlotte Trail, Blue Line Extension and NoDa neighborhood.
§ The work will include, but is not limited to:
- Reducing travel lanes from four to two lanes for vehicles
- Cycle track (south side) and sidewalk (north and south side) along Matheson Avenue
- Grading, paving, drainage, curb and gutter and bridge improvements
§ On February 2, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
• NC General Statue 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 March 6, 2024, the city re-issued the ITB; two bids were received.
§ Blythe Development Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.00%
Blythe Development Company met the established contract goal and has committed 7.00% ($902,010) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ RRC Concrete Inc. (MBE) ($731,810) (concrete)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($140,200) (hauling)
§ Express Logistics Services, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($30,000) (hauling, asphalt)
Established WBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 3.43%
Blythe Development Company exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 3.43% ($442,555) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Pentacle Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($442,555) (fence)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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