Title
Construct 16th Street Streetscape - Phase 2
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $789,181.72 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Cinderella Partners, Inc. for the 16th Street Streetscape - Phase 2 project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Keith Bryant, General Services
Explanation
* The 16th Street Streetscape Phase 2 project will complete the sidewalk on the north side of 16th Street from North Tryon Street to the driveway of the Norfolk Southern parcel in Council District 1.
* The work includes but is not limited to grading, storm drainage, concrete sidewalk and ramps, curb and gutter, retaining wall, erosion control, and traffic control.
* Phase 1, completed in February 2022, included a two-lane roadway, bicycle lanes, planting strips, sidewalks and lighting on 16th Street between North Tryon Street and Parkwood Avenue.
* On November 2, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
* NC General Statute Section 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 re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On December 5, 2023, the ITB was re-issued; three bids were received.
* Cinderella Partners, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by second quarter of 2025.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established Goal: MWSBE 9.00%
Committed Goal: MWSBE 9.20%
Cinderella Partners, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 9.20% ($72,587) of the base bid amount to the following certified firms:
* Mugo Gravel & Grading Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($32,770) (site work, hauling)
* Mid Atlantic Erosion Control Inc. (WBE, SBE) ($6,795) (erosion control)
* Border Rebar LLC ...
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