Title
Ayrsley Gravity Sewer Replacement - Phase I
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $499,998.48 to the lowest responsive bidder Fuller Co. Construction, LLC for the Ayrsley Gravity Sewer Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The existing 8-inch collection main is approaching capacity due to rapid commercial, office, and residential growth in the Ayrsley Town Center area where future development is underway and expected to continue.
§ The Ayrsley Gravity Sewer Replacement project provides for additional sewer capacity in the Ayrsley Town Center area of South Tryon Street by replacing existing 8-inch sewer main with 16-inch sewer main for a distance of 2,200 linear feet from Interstate-485 to South Tryon Street.
§ On October 9, 2015, Charlotte Water issued an Invitation to Bid; seven bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Fuller Co. Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The City Council approval includes authorization to use budgeted project funds allocated as contingency for subsequent change orders and/or amendments, which may be required for project completion.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of calendar year 2016.
§ This is the first of two phases planned to provide capacity assurance to the service area.
§ The City Council will be asked to approve Phase II construction in mid-2016.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 7.00%
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC, a City SBE, exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 7.00% ($34,990) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
• Tarpon Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($34,990) (concrete sidewalk, curb & gutter, and paving)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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