Title
Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $3,973,279.81 to the lowest responsive bidder Hux Contracting LLC (SBE) for the Blackmon 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 replace aging infrastructure and reduce flooding along Morgan Street from Sampson Street to South Hoskins Road in Council District 2.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt paving.
§ On December 30, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Hux Contracting LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Hux Contracting LLC is a city-certified SBE.
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.02%
Hux Contracting LLC exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 7.02% ($279,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Above Average Trucking Co., Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($179,000) (hauling)
§ RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($100,000) (concrete)
Established WSBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 7.02%
Hux Contracting LLC exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 7.02% ($279,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ B&N Grading, Inc. (WBE) ($100,000) (milling and paving)
§ Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc. (SBE) ($179,000) (storm, erosion control, traffic control)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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