Title
Crushed Stone for Construction Projects
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with the lowest responsive bidder Martin Marietta Materials Inc. for the purchase of crushed stone for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Explanation
§ Crushed stone is used in street paving projects, grading projects, storm water repair projects, and water and sewer line projects.
§ This Citywide contract will be primarily used by the Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte Water, and Aviation.
§ The contract is based on estimated quantities of 13 different types and sizes of crushed stone and sand.
§ On December 7, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Martin Marietta Materials Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,300,000.
- Picked up by City: $834,258, and
- Delivered by vendor: $465,742.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 21.00%
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has committed 21.00% or $97,806 of the estimated first-year contract amount for crushed stone to be delivered by the vendor to the following certified firm: (Part D: Section 2 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Express Logistics Services (MBE, SBE) ($97,806) (Hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets