Title
Amity Springs Drive 5810 Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,383,431.60 to the lowest responsive bidder Hux Contracting, LLC for the Amity Springs Drive 5810 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
* The Amity Springs Drive 5810 Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace aging drainage infrastructure on Amity Springs Drive near its intersection with Iron Gate Lane in Council District 5.
* On November 20, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
* N.C. General Statute Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On December 17, 2024, the city reissued the ITB; two bids were received.
* Hux Contracting, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.14%
Hux Contracting, LLC exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 6.14% ($85,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Better Dayz Trucking, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($35,000) (hauling)
* Shoreline Trucking (MBE, SBE) ($50,000) (hauling)
Established WBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 3.77%
Hux Contracting, LLC exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 3.77% ($52,175) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* B & N Grading, Inc. (WBE) ($39,000) (milling)
* Bull...
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