Title
Wanamassa Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low-bid submitted by Zoladz Construction Co., Inc. for the Wanamassa Storm Drainage Improvement Project, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $2,274,638.30 to the lowest responsive bidder Sealand Contractors Corp., for the Wanamassa Storm Drainage Improvement Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Matt Gustis, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
* The Wanamassa Storm Drainage Improvement project will reduce flooding of streets, properties, and structures. Construction will include the installation of storm drainage, water/sanitary sewer, curb, gutter, and driveways.
* The project area is located in the Irwin Creek watershed with boundaries of Wanamassa Drive to the north, Irwin Creek to the south, Stardust Drive to the east, and Oak Drive to the west, in Council District 2.
* On August 2, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
* Sealand Contractors Corp. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2019.
Reject Low-bid Explanation
* Zoladz Construction Co., Inc.'s bid in the amount of $1,985,026.45 was found to be non-responsive as a result of failing to meet the City's Charlotte Business INClusion Program established subcontracting goal.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established SBE Goal: 19.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 19.00%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established SBE subcontracting goal and has committed 19.00% ($432,182) of the total contract amount to the following certified SBE firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* On Time Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($226,875) (concrete, masonry)
* Complete Service, LLC (SBE, MBE) ($90,986) (hauling)
* Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($90,986) (hauling)
* Martin Landscaping Co. (SBE) ($20,350) (landscaping)
* A1 Precision F...
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