Title
Bridge Painting Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $826,903.99 to the lowest responsive bidder Astron General Contracting Company, Inc. for bridge painting services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Geoffrey Sloop, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Federal Highway Administration mandates that bridges and culverts be inspected every two years for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
§ The city is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of 205 bridges within city limits.
§ The paint service contract provides for routine maintenance work to 20 bridges identified through the inspection process. The identified bridges are located in Council Districts 1,2,3,6, and 7.
§ Painting maintenance protects and preserves the steel components of the structure.
§ Work may include but is not limited to:
- Removal, containment, and disposal of the existing paint,
- Surface preparation,
- Painting, and
- Traffic control.
§ On June 4, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Astron General Contracting Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 5.02%
Astron General Contracting Company, Inc. met the established MSBE subcontracting goal, and has committed 5.02% ($41,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ GDC, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($41,500) (traffic control)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Capital Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
List of Bridges