Title
Construct Severn Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $837,825.60 to the lowest responsive bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the 3739 Severn Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
* This project will improve deteriorating pipe in the roadway and reduce flooding of properties and structures in the Lower Little Sugar Creek watershed with boundaries of Severn Avenue to the north and west, Lovett Circle to the south, and Insley Court to the east, in Council District 6.
* Construction will include the installation of storm drainage, sanitary sewer, curb, gutter, and driveways.
* On April 27, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter 2022.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.09%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 6.09% ($51,000) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* Sunking Trucking (MBE, SBE) ($15,500) (hauling)
* Silverback Brothers (MBE, SBE) ($15,500) (hauling)
* Cesar A. Leon (MBE, SBE) ($20,000) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 15.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 15.00%
United of Carolinas, Inc. met the established SBE subcontracting goal and has committed 15.00% ($125,674) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* RRC Concrete. (MBE, SBE) ($6,000) (concrete work)
* Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($41,400) (hauling)
* Pentacle, Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($19,500) (Fencing)
* Omega Waterworks, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ...
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