Title
Farmer Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $6,589,609.40 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Farmer 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 along Romare Bearden Drive and across Clanton Road from West Boulevard to Clanton Road in Council District 3.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, and asphalt paving.
§ On April 9, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 5.01%
United of the Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 5.01% ($330,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Cesar A. Leon, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($165,000) (hauling)
§ Silverback Brothers, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($165,000) (hauling)
Established WBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed WBE Goal: 4.01%
United of the Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 4.01% ($264,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ JM Custom Construction, LLC (WBE, SBE) ($61,000) (concrete work)
§ Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($194,000) (hauling)
§ Pentacle, Inc. (WBE) ($9,000) (fence installation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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