Title
Construct Storm Drainage Improvement Projects
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low bid submitted by Onsite Development, LLC. for Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series Z, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $2,288,773.70 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series Z.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ This contract is part of an ongoing program to provide repairs and/or improvements to storm drainage systems.
§ This contract will address storm drainage systems at:
- 1818 Baxter Street (Council District 1)
- 7316 Thorncliff Drive (Council District 6)
§ The work includes grading, drainage, water/sanitary sewer, sidewalks, asphalt replacement, channel repair, and curb and gutter.
§ On May 30, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter of 2024.
§ The low-bid of $1,978,915.11 submitted by Onsite Development, LLC. was found not to be responsive for failing to meet the established M/SBE goal and Good Faith Efforts requirement.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 15.79%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed approximately 15.79% ($361,367) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($301,367) (concrete)
§ Cesar A Leon (MBE, SBE) ($60,000) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 7.24%
United of Carolinas, Inc. failed to meet the established contract goal but earned the required minimum Good Faith Effort (Part B: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). United of Carolinas, Inc. has committed 7.24% ($165,672) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($105,000) (sitework)
§ AMP Utility Distribution Services, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($24,500) (pipe, tubing)
§ Habitat Assessment & Restoration Services (SBE, WBE) ($18,277) (landscaping)
§ Pentacle, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($17,895) (fence installation)
Fiscal Note
Storm Water Capital Investment Plan
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