Title
Thermal Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $3,411,947 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Thermal Road Culverts 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 infrastructure on Thermal Road between Charter Place and Pineburr Road in Council District 6.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt paving.
§ On July 2, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 9.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 9.09%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 9.09% ($310,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Cesar A. Leon (MBE, SBE) ($210,000) (hauling)
§ Silverback Brothers, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($100,000) (hauling)
Established WBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 4.10%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 4.10% ($140,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($140,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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