Title
Storm Water Repair and Improvement Contract (Fiscal Year 2018-D)
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $3,987,927.13 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Storm Water Repair and Improvement Fiscal Year 2018-D project.
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 the 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 will be prepared.
* Approximately 30 projects may be constructed within a contract term that may not exceed 18 months. The number of projects may vary depending on the nature and extent of the repairs actually constructed.
* On September 11, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; on October 10, 2017, one bid was received from an interested service provider. Since a minimum of three bidders are required for construction contracts in order to open bids per North Carolina General Statute, the project was re-advertised.
* This project was re-advertised on October 12, 2017; two bids were received from interested service providers. During the re-advertisement, the contract may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder even if only one bid is received from an interested service provider.
* United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 19.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 19.05%
United of Carolinas, Inc. has identified SBEs on its project team, and for each work order issued, committed 19.05% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
* Abram Construction Inc. (SBE, MBE) (concrete)
* Armadi...
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