Title
Robert L. Smith Pond Water Quality Enhancement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $2,047,717.96 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder J. D. Goodrum Co., Inc. for the Robert L. Smith Pond Water Quality Enhancement 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
§ The project, located within Robert L. Smith District Park in Council District 3, consists of pond retrofits to improve surface water quality. Work will include grading, storm drainage infrastructure, forebay berm, toe drain system, filter diaphragm, spillway, and sanitary sewer.
§ Detention ponds reduce stormwater runoff from development. These retrofits will increase the detention time to allow additional filtration and removal of pollutants.
§ On March 23, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ J. D. Goodrum Co., Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 59.73%
J. D. Goodrum Co., Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 59.73% ($1,223,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Pressley Site Works, LLC (WBE) ($1,200,000) (sitework)
§ Trull Contracting, LLC (WBE) ($23,000) (paving)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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