Title
Resolution Approving the Bid in the Amount of $853,757.50 and Authorizing Contract No. 2010-113 (C-5555A) to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc., for General Sidewalk Improvements.
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 1, 3, 4, and 5
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer - 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Partrick - 373-2308
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2010-113 (General Sidewalk Improvements - C-5555A) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $853,757.50.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and incidentals required for installing approximately 2.4 miles of concrete sidewalks; along with driveways, retaining walls, ADA compliant concrete curb cuts, and safety rails. Funding is provided from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program with 80% reimbursement of the contract costs. The work includes five projects:
W. Wendover Avenue, from Edwardia to Oak Branch
McConnell Road, from Willow to English
W. Friendly Avenue, from Elam to Overlook
Vandalia Road, from Holden to Osborne
JJ Drive, from Randleman east 1,175 feet to the existing sidewalk
The bids were opened on November 6, 2014 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. (Greensboro, NC) with a bid of $853,757.50. Atlantic Contracting Company is a HUB certified WBE and an NCDOT certified DBE.
The DBE utilization goal was 9%. The contractor's DBE commitment is 9.4%.
Additional bids received:
Little Mountain Builders $869,017.55 (DBE 9%) Maiden, NC (Incomplete)
Yates Construction Company $1,011,404.50 (DBE 9%) Summerfield, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is January 12, 2015. The proposed date of completion is September 9, 2015.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in 401-4555-01.6015 A13079.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended and requested by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Transportation that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2010-113 (General Sidewalk Improvements - C-5555A) to Atlantic Contracting Company, Inc. for the bid amount of $853,757.50.