Title
Freedom Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $6,739,224.80 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Sanders Utility Construction Co. Inc. for the 3144 Freedom Drive Storm Drainage Improvement 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 will replace aging infrastructure along and adjacent to Freedom Drive near its intersection with Tuckaseegee Road in Council District 2.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt paving.
§ On May 12, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; eight bids were received.
§ Sanders Utility Construction Co. Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 6.38%
Sanders Utility Construction Company, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 6.38% ($430,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ CES Group Engineers (WBE) ($10,000) (surveying)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC (MBE, SBE) ($200,000) (hauling)
§ Jim Bob’s Grading & Paving (SBE) ($200,000) (asphalt)
§ JM Custom Construction (WBE, SBE) ($20,000) (concrete)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan
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