Title
Asphalt for Roadway Surfaces
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of plant-mix asphalt from a state contract,
B. Approve unit price contracts with Ferebee Asphalt Corporation and Blythe Construction, Inc. for the purchase of plant-mix asphalt for a term of two years under the North Carolina Department of Transportation contract #54-SBG-08012024, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contracts for additional terms as long as the State contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the state contract.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintains approximately 5,500 lane miles of streets citywide.
§ CDOT uses plant-mix asphalt for maintenance and repair of roadway surfaces, including the patching of potholes, repair of utility cuts, and paving activities. Previous purchases have been made through the state contract.
§ NC General Statute 143-129(e)(9) allows local governments to purchase from state contracts if the contractor is willing to extend the same or more favorable prices, terms, and conditions as those established under the state contract.
§ The amount of asphalt to be purchased will vary between vendors based on the proximity of maintenance activities related to the vendors’ plant locations.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $1,300,000.
Charlotte Business Inclusion
This contract is being purchased off existing State contracts and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powel Bill Fund