Title
Construct SouthPark Enhanced Crosswalks
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,152,669.10 to the lowest responsive bidder Sealand Contractors Corp. for the SouthPark Enhanced Crosswalks.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Mike Davis, General Services
Kristie Kennedy, General Services
Explanation
§ This project, identified in the SouthPark Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (CNIP), will improve pedestrian safety and mobility at the intersections of Sharon Road/Fairview Road and Sharon Road/Morrison Boulevard in Council District 6.
§ Work will include pavement resurfacing and the installation of high visibility crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian countdown signals.
§ On August 12, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
- G.S. 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 November 7, 2019, the city re-issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Sealand Contractors Corp. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 16.00%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 16.00% ($184,450) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Striping Concepts, LLC (SBE) ($115,250) (pavement markings)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC Inc (SBE, MBE) ($69,200) (hauling)
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.00%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 6.00% ($69,200) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Diamond Trucking of NC Inc (SBE, MBE) ($69,200) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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