Title
Severn-Tyndale Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $10,774,995 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Sealand Contractors Corp. for the Severn-Tyndale 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
Thomas Powers, City Attorney’s Office
Explanation
§ This project will replace aging infrastructure and reduce flooding in the area bordered by Meadston Lane to the north, Chandworth Road to the south, Lovell Circle to the east, and Rhodes Avenue to the west in Council District 6.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt grading.
§ On July 7, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Sealand Contractor Corp. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2029.
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.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan