Title
Elvis Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $2,783,020.63 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder GS Construction, Inc. for the Elvis 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 replace aging infrastructure and reduce flooding on Cedarbrook Drive, Denbur Drive, and East Lake Road in Council District 5.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, in-stream structures, plantings, and asphalt paving.
§ On February 23, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; eight bids were received.
§ GS Construction, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 5.00%
GS Construction, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 5.00% ($139,151) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Mid-Atlantic Erosion Control, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($60,740) (erosion control)
§ Silverback Brothers LLC (MBE, SBE) ($78,411) (hauling services)
Established WSBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 6.51%
GS Construction, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 6.51% ($181,166) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ B & N Grading, Inc. (WBE) ($151,801) (asphalt pavement)
§ Pentacle, Inc. (WBE) ($29,365) (fence installation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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