Title
Construct Cross Charlotte Trail - 7th to 10th Street Connector
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,498,198.47 to the lowest responsive bidder J. D. Goodrum Co. Inc. for the Cross Charlotte Trail - 7th Street to 10th Street Connector project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Joe Frey, General Services
Explanation
* The Cross Charlotte Trail is a joint project of the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to create a 26-mile trail and greenway facility stretching from the City of Pineville to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus and on to the Cabarrus County line.
* This contract includes construction services for the 7th Street and 10th Street segment (3,400 linear feet) in Council District 1.
* The work includes but is not limited to sidewalks, curb ramps, a multi-use path, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter, pavement markings and signage, grading, erosion control, traffic control, paving, and storm drainage.
* The project also includes a pocket park featuring public art near the dead end of Jackson Avenue above the ramps connecting I-277 and Independence Boulevard.
* On April 6, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; eight bids were received.
* J. D. Goodrum Co. Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2021.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.16%
J.D. Goodrum Co. Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 7.16% ($107,203) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Affordable Source Trucking, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($103,275) (hauling)
* Mid-Atlantic Erosion Control, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($3,928) (erosion control)
Established SBE Goal: 18.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 28.62%
J.D. Goodrum Co. Inc. exceeded the established SBE s...
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