Title
Snow and Ice Removal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts for snow and ice removal services for a term of three years with the following:
- Corner Stone Construction Services, Inc. (SBE),
- G.D. Garris Lawn Care, LLC,
- J.E .Brown Construction, LLC (SBE),
- Jones Grading and Fencing, Inc.,
- Roundtree Companies, LLC (SBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Bill Witherell, General Services
Explanation
§ General Services is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities, structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle maintenance, communication towers, cultural facilities, and public safety.
§ These contracts will provide snow and ice removal services to support the city in maintaining the grounds and parking areas of city-owned properties.
§ On April 21, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); eight responses were received.
§ The selected companies best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $865,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.
Small Business Participation
Corner Stone Construction Services, Inc., J.E. Brown Construction, LLC, and Roundtree Companies, LLC are city-certified SBEs. Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective departments after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Services Operating Budget