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Resolution approving bid in the amount of $2,209,955 and authorizing Contract No. 2013-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the Street Resurfacing project.
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 1,2,3,4,5
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Ted Partrick, 373-2308
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Mabe, 373-4987
PURPOSE:
Bids have been received for the Resurfacing of Streets (Contract 2013-001). City Council approval of an award to Blythe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,209,955.00 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
This contract consists of resurfacing approximately 11.3 miles of streets. It will include approximately 14,772 tons of asphalt pavement overlay, along with asphalt milling and minor utility adjustments. The bids were opened on February 20, 2014 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder was Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $2,209,955.00.
The Resurfacing Contract 2013-001 had subcontracting goals set at 3% for Minority and 3% for Women firms. At the April 1, 2014 City Council meeting, staff was asked to review the goals. Upon further review the goals were amended to 6% for Minority and 5% for Women owned firms. The general contractor with the lowest responsible bid, Blythe Construction, has agreed to meet the new goals.
The work to be provided under this contract includes the following items at these estimated costs.
General Conditions (insurance, mobilization, permits, contingency, etc.) $270,000
Milling (removal of top surface of existing pavement) $201,560
Concrete ramps and sidewalks for ADA upgrades $28,725
Adjusting manholes and valves to new road grades $315,000
Hauling (millings and asphalt) $25,000
Paving (less hauling, includes asphalt, paving and patching) $1,967,743
The new goals of 6% and 5% reflect both the amount of work in concrete, adjustments to manholes and valves, and hauling, and the number of available certified firms. The paving work is the largest majority of the work on this contract and is the work performed entirely by the prime contractor.
The original goals set for this contract were 3% Minority and 3% Women participation. The goals were set without including valve adjustments as a subcontracting opportunity. Those adjustments were done by the Water Resources Department in the past, but they are now done by the contractor. During review of the goals by staff, this omission was identified and results in the new goals. Valve adjustments will continue to be included for subcontracting on future contract goals.
Other bids received were:
Larco Construction $2,316,700.00 (MBE 3.0%, WBE 3.0%) - Winston-Salem, NC
Apac Atlantic $2,357,845.99 (MBE 3.2%, WBE 6.0%) - Greensboro, NC
Riley Paving $2,396,353.86 (MBE 3.0%, WBE 14.5%) - Carthage, NC
Sharpe Brothers Grading $2,444,670.58 (MBE 3.0%, WBE 3.0%) - Greensboro, NC
The anticipated date for start of construction is April 21, 2014 with anticipated completion by October 18, 2014.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding is available in the following accounts:
Street Projects FY 2012 402-4304-01.5611 $359,218.00
Street Projects FY 2013 402-4305-01.5611 $1,364,000.00
Street Projects FY 2014 402-4306-01.5611 $486,737.00
$2,209,955.00.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Engineering & Inspections and Field Operations Departments recommend approval and award of the Resurfacing of Streets (Contract 2013-001) to Blythe Construction Company, Inc. for the bid amount of $2,209,955.00.