Title
Wheeler Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $994,992.40 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Wheeler 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 reduce flooding and replace aging drainage infrastructure across Wheeler Drive and along Lynbrook Drive from Crown Court to Wheeler Drive in Council District 6.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, and asphalt paving.
§ On March 28, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; eight bids were received.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the third quarter of 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.04%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 7.04% ($70,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Cesar A. Leon (MBE, SBE) ($40,000) (hauling)
§ Silverback Brothers, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($30,000) (hauling)
Established WBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 5.03%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 5.03% ($50,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ JM Custom Construction, LLC (WBE, SBE) ($25,000) (concrete)
§ Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($25,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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