Title
West Morehead and I-77 Pedestrian Improvements Project
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $319,541.75 to the lowest responsive bidder B & N Grading, Inc. for the West Morehead and I-77 Pedestrian Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Chandler Crofts, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* This project was selected because there is a significant need to upgrade the existing pedestrian facilities in order to provide a safer connectivity to Center City and the surrounding neighborhoods.
* The scope for this project will include new curb and gutter, wider sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, pedestrian lighting, and street resurfacing.
* The goal of this project is to enhance pedestrian safety at West Morehead Street and I-77 (approximately 0.2 mile). The City has identified this location as a priority due to high traffic volumes.
* On October 13, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received from interested service providers.
* B & N Grading, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 10.31%
B & N Grading, Inc. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 10.31% ($32,931.26) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Silverback Brothers LLC (SBE, MBE) ($17,931.26) (grading)
* RPG Construction LLC (SBE, MBE) ($15,000) (pavement)
Established MBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 10.31%
B & N Grading, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 10.31% ($32,931.26) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Silverback Brothers LLC (SBE, MBE) ($17,931.26) (grading)
* RPG C...
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