Title
Construct Bridge Structure Repairs
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,205,761.53 to the lowest responsive bidder Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc. for the bridge structure repairs project.
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 218 bridges within city limits.
§ This contract provides for routine construction and maintenance work to 49 bridges identified through the inspection process.
§ The bridges are located in all Council Districts.
§ Work may include but is not limited to:
- Superstructure replacement;
- Concrete pavement repairs;
- Asphalt surface sealing, repair, or replacement;
- Brush and tree control;
- Debris removal;
- Soil and erosion repairs;
- Barrier rail and handrail installation and repairs;
- Retaining wall repairs and replacement;
- Culvert repairs;
- Removal, containment, and disposal of the existing materials;
- Traffic control; and
- Erosion and sediment control.
§ On April 29, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
- NC General Statute 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On June 11, 2021, the city re-issued an ITB; two bids were received.
§ Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Repairs are anticipated to begin Fall 2021.
§ This contract is a continuation of the 2020 Bridge Inspection Program. The contract for the first step of bridge inspections was approved by City Council on February 10, 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc. met the established MSBE subcontracting goal and has committed 5.00% ($110,290) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ D.E. Walker Construction Co. (SBE) ($110,290) (bridge maintenance and repair)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
List of Bridges