Title
Construct J.W. Clay Boulevard Streetscape
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $11,496,262.05 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Blythe Development Co. for the J.W. Clay Boulevard Streetscape project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
* Identified in the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI), this project will widen sections of J.W. Clay Boulevard between W.T. Harris Boulevard and North Tryon Street and include turning lanes, bike lanes, cycle track, multi-use path, and sidewalk in Council District 4.
* NECI is a collection of projects selected to improve pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist access to the LYNX Blue Line Extension.
* The work includes but is not limited to grading, storm drainage, concrete sidewalk and ramps, striping, curb and gutter, retaining wall, erosion control, asphalt work, and traffic control.
* On October 19, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
* NC General Statute 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On December 12, 2023, the city re-issued the ITB; one bid was received.
* Blythe Development Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.92%
Blythe Development Co. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 6.92% ($795,356) of the base bid amount to the following certified firm(s):
* RRC Concrete Inc. (MBE) ($779,622) (concrete)
* Mid Atlantic Erosion Control, Inc. (MBE) ($15,734) (erosion control)
Established WBE ...
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