Title
Construct Craven Thomas Road/Robert Helms Road Streetscape
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,243,408.04 to the lowest responsive bidder Sealand Contractors Corp. for the Craven Thomas Road/Robert Helms Road Streetscape project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Veronica Wallace, General Services
Explanation
* Identified in the Prosperity Village Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program, this project includes the design and installation of streetscape beautification/improvements along Craven Thomas Road and Robert Helms Road in Council District 4.
* Work will include the widening of existing sidewalk to a multi-use trail, installation of a new bus stop with bus shelter, resting areas with benches, street and pedestrian lighting, landscaping, and public art.
* On May 27, 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. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On June 10, 2021, the city re-issued an ITB; two bids were received.
* Sealand Contractors Corp. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2023.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.04%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.04%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 5.00% ($135,500) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
* High Heels Trucking, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($135,500) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 14.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 19.93%
Sealand Contractors Corp. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal and has committed 19.93% ...
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