Title
Purchase Road Drainage Structures
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Fortiline, Inc. for the purchase of catch basin grates, frames, and hoods for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, 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):
Liz Babson, Transportation
Charlie Jones, Transportation
Phil Rieger, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Explanation
§ The city installs and maintains road drainage structures within the right-of-way to prevent flooding and water ponding on streets.
§ Catch basin grates, frames, and hoods are necessary to collect runoff from the roadway and direct it to the storm water collection system.
§ On September 17, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Fortiline, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $172,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill funds