Title
Catch Basins, Grates, Frames, and Hoods
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of catch basins, grates, frames, and hoods for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Explanation
§ The city installs and maintains road drainage structures within the right-of-way to prevent flooding and water ponding on streets.
§ Catch basins, grates, frames, and hoods are necessary to collect runoff from the roadway and direct it to the stormwater collection systems.
§ On October 26, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $100,000.
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 Contracts; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill Funds