Title
Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $6,485,693.98 to Blythe Construction, Inc. for Contract 2017-01 (Resurfacing of Streets).
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 99
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Dale Wyrick 373-2783
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2017-01(Resurfacing of Streets) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Blythe Construction, Inc. in the amount of $6,485,693.98.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and incidentals required for both demolition and resurfacing of various streets. The bids were opened on February 16, 2017 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $6,485,693.98. The lane miles to be resurfaced is approximately 85 lane miles compared to last year’s contract of approximately 40 lane miles.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 6.0% and WBE 10.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 6.0% and WBE 10.0%.
Additional bids received were:
Sharpe Brothers Grading $7,187,479.16 MBE 10.4%, WBE 11.1% Greensboro, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is May 1, 2017. The proposed date of completion is November 27, 2017.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in the following:
$ 539,451.00 Account #: 503-7026-07.5611 Water Resources Capital Improvement Fund
$ 787,202.23 Account #: 402-4307-01.5611 State Highway Allocation Capital Project Fund
$ 947,623.00 Account #: 402-4309-01.5611 State Highway Allocation Capital Project Fund
$ 1,521,417.75 Account #: 471-4502-09.5611 Street Improvements Bond Fund
$ 2,690,000.00 Account #: 401-4302-01.5611 Street & Sidewalk Capital Project Fund
A budget adjustment will be required to move funds into the appropriate accounts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Field Operations and Engineering & Inspections that City Council approve the bid, and corresponding budget adjustment, and award Contract 2017-01 Resurfacing of Streets to Blythe Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $6,485,693.98.