Title
Construct Bryant Farms Road Extension Progressive Design-Build Project
Action
Action:
Approve a lump sum contract in the amount of $1,438,696 with Blythe Development Co. for Phase 1 of the Bryant Farms Road Extension Progressive Design-Build Project for an initial term of two years.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Veronica Wallace, General Services
Explanation
§ This project will improve east-west connectivity in the Ballantyne/South Charlotte area from Elm Lane to Rea Road in Council District 7.
§ Work will include the extension of Bryant Farms Road from Elm Lane to Rea Road; improve the intersection of Elm Lane, Blakeney Heath Road, and Bryant Farms Road; and install a traffic signal at the Rea Road and Bryant Farms Road intersection.
§ The project will include two to 11 foot travel lanes, multi-use paths, and a roundabout at Elm Lane.
§ On August 27, 2020, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four proposals were received.
§ Blythe Development Co. is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Progressive Design-Build consists of two phases. Phase 1 delivers the project up to 60 percent design, and Phase 2 will provide a guaranteed maximum price to complete design and construct the project.
§ This contract is for Phase 1 of the Progressive Design-Build, which will design the project up to 60 percent. A future amendment will be requested for Phase 2.
§ The city’s design-build delivery method is in conformance with North Carolina General Statute 143-128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices for design-build generally and progressive design-build specifically.
Charlotte Business INClusion
For this phase of Design-Build Design services: The city negotiates subcontracting participation for Design-Build contracts after scopes of work are defined for Design-Build Services. Blythe Develoment Co. has committed $84,621 or approximately 5.88% of the total contract for design services to the following certified firms (Part G: Section 2.4 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ SEPI (WBE) ($70,460) (survey and subsurface exploration)
§ Capstone Civil Engineering, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($14,161) (geotechnical drilling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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