Title
Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $7,508,429.60 to Blythe Construction, Inc. for Contract 2018-01 (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 2018-01(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 $7,508,429.60.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and incidentals required for both demolition and resurfacing of various streets. The bids were opened on January 11, 2018 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $7,508,429.60.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 6.0% and WBE 10.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 6.5% and WBE 10.5%.
Additional bids received were:
Sharpe Brothers Grading $7,636,999.23 MBE 6.5%, WBE 14.7% Greensboro, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is March 26, 2018. The proposed date of completion is December 26, 2018.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in the following accounts:
471-4502-09.5611 Street Resurfacing $ 6,122,687.54
402-4307-01.5611 Street Projects 2015 $ 300,000.17
402-4309-01.5611 Street Projects 2017 $ 344,254.90
402-4310-01.5611 Street Projects 2018 $ 741,486.99
A budget adjustment, from the Bond Account, will be required to move funds into the appropriate account.
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 2018-01 Resurfacing of Streets to Blythe Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $7,508,429.60.