Title
Cedars East Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $10,335,727.50 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Development Company for the Cedars East Storm Drainage Improvement Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Matt Gustis, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The Cedars East Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing infrastructure and reduce flooding of streets, properties, and structures. Work will include the installation of storm drainage, water/sanitary sewer, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveways.
* The project area is located in the McAlpine Creek watershed with boundaries of Amity Place to the north, Idlewild Road to the south, Boston Avenue to the east and Hopper Court to the west, and it is located in Council District 5.
* On February 21, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; 4 bids were received from interested service providers.
* Blythe Development Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 20.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 28.01%
Blythe Development exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 28.09% ($2,895,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Axiom Foundations (SBE) ($2,041,000) (shoring)
* Express Logistics (SBE, MBE) ($827,000) (hauling)
* On Time Construction (SBE) ($27,000) (concrete)
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 8.00%
Blythe Development met the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 8.00% ($827,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Express Logistics (MBE, SBE) ($827,000) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Community Investme...
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