Title
Contract for Street Resurfacing
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $5,450,560.80 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing 2020 project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Phil Reiger, General Services
Mike Davis, General Services
Explanation
* Resurfacing is the most effective treatment to preserve and maintain the condition of streets. Timely resurfacing of streets improves ride quality, reduces the occurrence of potholes, and reduces the need for costly future repairs.
* The 2020 resurfacing contract will pave an estimated 52 lane miles in the city. The exact mileage to be paved is dependent on asphalt price stability throughout the contract.
* Work will include traffic control, asphalt and concrete pavement milling, asphalt paving, base failure repair, asphalt surface treatment, utility adjustments, manhole frame and cover replacements, wheelchair ramp installation, sidewalk, curb repairs, and pavement markings.
* Streets are selected for repaving based on pavement condition ratings, field evaluations, and information from a computerized pavement management system.
* Notice of resurfacing is provided to motorists through the use of signs placed on the street at least two weeks prior to the start of construction activities. Paving generally occurs between April and October.
* On October 2, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* Blythe Construction Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 25.00%
Blythe Construction Inc. met the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 25.00% ($1,362,700) of the total contract amount to the following certified SBE firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Buffkin Truckin...
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