Title
Trip Hazard Removal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC for trip hazard removal services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract 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):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Stephen Bolt, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 2,600 miles of sidewalk and over 32,000 curb ramps within the City of Charlotte.
§ This contract will provide services to remove trip hazards on city-maintained pedestrian infrastructure, including removal of concrete tripping hazards from sidewalks, curb ramps, and concrete curbing.
§ This work supports the Strategic Mobility Plan, adopted by Council in 2022, by advancing Charlotte's safe, connected, equitable, sustainable, prosperous, and innovative transportation network.
§ On March 27, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ The company selected best meets 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 expenditures are estimated to be $1,400,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC has identified the following certified firm(s) for participation as project scopes are defined:
§ 24K Hauling Inc. (SBE) (hauling, recycling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Transportation Operating Budget