Title
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project - Series AF
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low bid submitted by Efficient Developments, LLC for the Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project - Series AF,
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,231,169.50 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project - Series AF, and
C. 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 contract is part of an ongoing program to provide repairs and/or improvements to storm drainage systems across the city.
* This contract will address storm drainage systems at:
* 6032 Bridlewood Lane in Council District 1, and
* 6108 Bridlewood Lane in Council District 1.
* On September 10, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
* United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Reject Low Bid Explanation
* The low bid of $1,150,668.20 submitted by Efficient Developments, LLC was found to be non-responsive due to noncompliance with the Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) Program.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 8.00%
United of Carolinas, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 8.00% ($98,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Cesar A Leon, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($38,500) (hauling)
* RRC Concrete, Inc (MBE) ($60,000) (concrete)
Established WBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 4.06%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 4.06% ($50,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($50,000) (hauli...
Click here for full text