Title
Dry Detention Retrofits Water Quality Enhancement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $532,693.98 to the lowest responsive bidder GreenWater Development, Inc. (SBE) for the Dry Detention Retrofits Water Quality Enhancement Project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Logan Oliver, Storm Water Services
Explanation
* This project consists of retrofits of multiple stormwater dry detention basins to improve surface water quality across the city. Work includes grading, storm drainage infrastructure, forebay berms, pipe underdrains, curb and gutter, plantings, and paving.
* Dry detention basins reduce stormwater runoff from development. These retrofits will increase the detention time in the basins to allow additional filtration and removal of pollutants.
* The specific project addresses are:
* 6520 Orr Road (Council District 1), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Orr Road Transportation Staging Facility;
* 11115 Texland Boulevard (Council District 3);
* 4000 Westinghouse Boulevard (Council District 3);
* 4400 Westinghouse Boulevard (Council District 3); and
* 4150 Wilkinson Boulevard (Council District 4), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
* On January 28, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* GreenWater Development, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
GreenWater Development, Inc. is a city certified SBE.
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 8.23%
GreenWater Development, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 8.23% ($43,860) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Redstone Materials, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($43,860) (hauling)
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