Title
Storm Water Repair and Improvements Fiscal Year 2018-A
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $2,528,321.86 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Storm Water Repair and Improvement Fiscal Year 2018-A, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to two renewals and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Susan Tolan, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract is part of an ongoing program to provide repairs and/or improvements to existing storm drainage systems and construction of new storm drainage systems.
- Each request is investigated and prioritized based on the severity of potential public/private property flooding and/or property damage.
- The necessary repairs for each project are designed and a work order prepared including an estimated list of quantities.
§ Approximately 40-50 projects may be constructed from this contract if the City exercises the two renewals for a total contract term that may not exceed three years. The number may vary depending on the nature and extent of the repairs actually constructed.
§ On July 21, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received from interested service providers.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 18.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 18.00%
United of Carolinas, Inc. has identified SBEs on its project team, and for each work order issued, committed 18.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
• Armadillo Construction, LLC (SBE) (pipe)
• Cesar A Leon, L.L.C. (SBE, MBE) (hauling)
• R.R.C. Concrete, Inc (SBE, MBE) (concrete)
• Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (SBE, MBE) (hauling)
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.00%
United of Carolinas, Inc. has identified MBEs on its project team, and for each work order issued, committed 6.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
• Cesar A Leon, L.L.C. (SBE, MBE) (hauling)
• R.R.C. Concrete, Inc (SBE, MBE) (concrete)
• Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (SBE, MBE) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Community Investment Plan