Title
Construct N Davidson St 2401 Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,840,285.20 to the lowest responsive bidder, United of Carolinas, Inc., for the N Davidson St 2401 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 reduce street flooding and improve aging infrastructure in the Upper Little Sugar Creek watershed at the intersection of North Davidson Street and East 27th Street, in Council District 1.
§ Construction will include the installation of storm drainage, water/sanitary sewer, curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
§ On January 28, 2022, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ United of Carolinas, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2023.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 8.04%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established MBE subcontracting goal and has committed 8.04% ($148,039) of the total contract amount to the following MBE certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ R.R.C. Concrete Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($148,039) (concrete, general construction)
Established SBE Goal: 18.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 9.00%
SBE Participation to Date: 10.92%
United of Carolinas, Inc. failed to meet the established SBE subcontracting goal but has earned the required Good Faith Efforts (Part C: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Prime has committed 10.92% ($200,968) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($96,000) (general construction, sitework)
§ Striping Concepts, LLC (SBE) ($3,472) (pavement markings)
§ Pentacle Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($3,996) (fence installation)
§ Cesar A Leon L.L.C. (MBE, SBE) ($50,000) (hauling)
§ Silverback Brothers LLC (MBE, SBE) ($27,000) (hauling)
§ Sun King Trucking, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($20,500) (hauling)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan
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