Title
LYNX Blue Line Extension Bus Shelters
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $176,953.70 to BSL Galbreath Inc. for Bus Shelters along the LYNX Blue Line Extension to connect with CATS regional bus system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Jill Brim, CATS
Explanation
§ This contract will allow the installation of bus shelters, benches and trash receptacles at the Blue Line Extension (BLE) JW Clay Boulevard parking garage, University City Boulevard parking garage, the Old Concord Road park-and-ride lot, and the UNC Charlotte Main Station.
§ BSL Galbreath Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by March 2018.
§ The contract is within the current BLE budget.
§ On June 19, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Bus Shelters; one bid was received.
§ On July 19, 2017 the City re-advertised the ITB for Bus Shelters; one bid was received from interested service providers. Therefore, negotiations were entered into with the bidder, BSL Galbreath Inc. A best and final offer was received on September 5, 2017.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Established DBE Goal: 0.00%
Committed DBE Goal: 100%
BSL Galbreath Inc., a DBE firm, will perform 100% ($176,953.70) of the total contract amount as the prime contractor.
Pursuant to Department of Transportation DBE Program, Subpart C, no DBE subcontracting goal was set for this project due to no subcontracting opportunities. The federal DBE program counts the participation of all DBE contractors working on a contract, without regard to their status as a prime contractor or a subcontractor.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Community Investment Plan