Title
Street Resurfacing Fiscal Year 2018
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $5,047,666.41 to the lowest responsive bidder Blythe Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing Fiscal Year 2018 project for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Mae Bryant, Engineering and Property Management
Liz Babson, Transportation
Charlie Jones, Transportation
Explanation
* The 2018 resurfacing contract will pave an estimated 26 miles in the City. Work will include traffic control, asphalt and concrete pavement milling, asphalt paving, base failure repair, asphalt surface treatment, utility adjustments, manhole frame and cover replacements, wheelchair ramp installation, sidewalk, curb repairs, and pavement markings.
* The total mileage to be paved is dependent on the asphalt price stability throughout the contract.
* Resurfacing is the most effective treatment to preserve and maintain the condition of streets within the City of Charlotte.
* Timely resurfacing of streets improves ride quality, reduces the occurrence of potholes, and reduces the need for more costly repairs in the future.
* Streets are selected for repaving based on pavement condition ratings, field evaluations by staff and information from a computerized pavement management system.
* Notice of resurfacing is provided to motorists through the use of highly visible signs placed on the street at least two weeks prior to the start of construction activities. Paving generally occurs between April and October.
* On April 13, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for Resurfacing FY 2018; three bids were received.
* Blythe Construction Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
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