Title
Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $4,247,306.80 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder United of Carolinas, Inc. for the Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Logan Oliver, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ The Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace aging infrastructure and reduce flooding along Riverbend Road and Ashton Drive in Council District 6.
§ The work includes grading, storm drainage, water, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt paving.
§ On March 31, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four 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 2029.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 7.06%
United of Carolinas, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 7.06% ($300,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Cesar A Leon, LLC (MBE) ($100,000) (hauling)
§ RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($175,000) (concrete)
§ Silverback Brothers, LLC(MBE) ($25,000) (hauling)
Established WSBE Goal: 4.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 4.00%
United of Carolinas, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 4.00% ($170,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Parsi Trucking, LLC (WBE) ($160,000) (hauling)
§ Pentacle Inc (WBE) ($10,000) (fence installation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan
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