Title
Construct University Research Park Sidewalk
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,156,273.25 to the lowest responsive bidder Sealand Contractors Corp. for the University Research Park Sidewalk project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Explanation
* The University Research Park Sidewalk project will improve pedestrian safety and mobility around University Research Park in Council District 4.
* The contract includes the construction of concrete sidewalk and shared-use paths in three locations:
- Medical Plaza Drive between Harris Boulevard and Mallard Creek Road,
- The intersection of David Taylor Drive and Claude Freeman Drive to the intersection of Governor Hunt Road and David Taylor Drive, and
- Claude Freeman Drive from the intersection of David Taylor Drive and Claude Freeman Drive to the first business entrance at the right side of Claude Freeman Drive.
* The improvements include but are not limited to curb ramps, retaining wall, storm drainage system, and water line relocation.
* On July 3, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
* Sealand Contractors Corp. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2024.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 8.00%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established contract goal and has committed 8.00%
($92,510) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Streeter Trucking Company, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($92,510) (hauling)
Established SBE Goal: 16.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 16.00%
Sealand Contractors Corp. met the established contract goal and has committed 16.00%
($185,040) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* On Time Construction, Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($80,700) (concrete, masonry)
* Whitesell Trucking, Inc. (SBE) ($68,865) (clearing, grubbing)
* AMP Utilit...
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