Title
Citywide Trip Hazard Removal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for Citywide Trip Hazard Removal Services for an initial term of one year:
- American Grinding Company, LLC dba American Sidewalk Management,
- Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Charles Jones, Transportation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 2,200 miles of sidewalk and over 32,000 curb ramps within the City of Charlotte.
§ These contracts will provide services to remove trip hazards on city-maintained pedestrian infrastructure, including removal of concrete tripping hazards from sidewalks, curb ramps, and concrete curbing.
§ It has historically been more cost-effective to contract out these services, which allows city staff to support the construction and replacement of sidewalk infrastructure that is unable to be repaired.
§ On June 7, 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual total expenditures are estimated to be $630,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
However, Precision Safe Sidewalks, LLC has committed to use the following certified firms to participate:
§ 24K Hauling, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (Hauling and Recycling of Concrete)
§ Barkley & Co Trucking, LLC (MBE, SBE) (Hauling and Recycling of Concrete)
§ MB Richards Engineering, PLLC (WBE, SBE) (Assessments)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Powell Bill Fund