Title
Iris Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $647,893.57 to the lowest responsive bidder Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (WBE, SBE) for the Iris 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 improve the stream system along Iris Drive near its intersection with Central Avenue in Council District 1.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, asphalt paving, water, curb and gutter, sidewalk, retaining wall, and plantings.
§ On January 20, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Carolina Wetland Services Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.10%
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 7.10% ($46,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Diamond Trucking of NC, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($46,000) (hauling)
Established WSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 92.90%
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. is a city-certified WBE and SBE, and their total self-performance of 92.90% ($601,893) of the total contract amount will be counted toward the established goal.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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