Title
Eastcrest Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $667,263.30 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Eastcrest Drive Storm Drainage Improvement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Stewart Edwards, Engineering & Property Management
Explanation
* The Storm Water repair project will improve the storm drainage infrastructure in the 1700 block of Eastcrest Drive by upgrading and realigning the existing storm drainage system. This system conveys stormwater into Briar Creek from Eastcrest Drive, Wembley Drive, and multiple adjacent properties.
* The project is located off Central Avenue in the vicinity of Briar Creek Road and Commonwealth Avenue.
* The work will include:
* Storm drainage replacement;
* Installation of box culvert;
* Curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement;
* Driveway replacement; and
* Asphalt pavement replacement.
* On December 28, 2015, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for the Eastcrest Drive Storm Drainage Improvement project; ten bids were received from interested service providers.
* United of Carolinas, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by March 2017.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 20.68%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 20.68% ($138,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* B & N Grading, Inc. (SBE) ($95,000) (asphalt and hauling)
* Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($41,000) (hauling)
* R.R.C. Concrete Inc (SBE) ($2,000) (concrete)
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.14%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 6.14% ($41,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified fi...
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