Title
Ready Mix Concrete
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of ready-mix concrete for an initial term of one year to the following:
‒ Concrete Supply Co.,
‒ Stevenson-Weir Southern LLC., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Explanation
§ Ready-mix concrete is used in the maintenance, repair, and installation of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, traffic signal cabinet foundations, pedestrian signal foundations, and accessible ramps.
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of more than 2,200 miles of sidewalk, 32,000 accessible ramps and more than 900 signalized intersections.
§ These contracts allow for the delivery or pick up of concrete products. Multiple vendors are necessary to meet scheduling demands and customer service needs.
§ On August 19, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Concrete Supply Co., and Stevenson-Weir Southern LLC. were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill Fund