Title
South Tryon Street Sidewalk Improvements Phase II Project
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $912,000.32 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Development Company for the South Tryon Street Sidewalk Improvements II project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Becky Chambers, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* This project will include the construction of approximately 1.25 miles of sidewalk to provide a continuous sidewalk along both sides of South Tryon Street between Shopton Road West and Steele Creek Road, located in Council District 3. Work will include grading, sidewalks, milling, resurfacing and pavement markings.
* The first phase of the South Tryon Street Sidewalk Project constructed 0.75 miles of sidewalk from West Tyvola Road to Nations Ford Road and was completed in November 2017.
* On February 1, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* This project was approved by City Council on February 26, 2018. B & N Grading Inc was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Prior to the City issuing a Notice To Proceed, B & N Grading Inc requested release from the contract due to extensive personnel changes.
* If awarded on June 25, 2018 this project will remain on schedule.
* Blythe Development Company is the current lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 23.00%
Blythe Development exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 23% ($209,761) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* RRC Concrete (SBE, MBE) ($209,761) (concrete)
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 23.00%
Blythe Development exceeded the established subcontracting goal, and has committed 23% ($209,761) of the total ...
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