Title
Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $6,989,313.86 to Blythe Construction, Inc. for Contract 2019-001 (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 2019-001, 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 $6,989,313.86.
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 3, 2019 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $7,820,871.52.
Note: after the re-bid, the bid amount was still above budget. Therefore, the scope of work was reduced in order for the bid amount to equal the budgeted amount of $6,989,313.86.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 5.0% and WBE 5.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 5.0% and WBE 5.0%.
No other bids were received.
The proposed date for start of construction is February 18, 2019. The proposed date of completion is October 31, 2019.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in the following accounts:
481-4301-01.5611 $2,500,000
401-4302-03.5611 $3,400,000
503-7028-09.5611 $384,000
402-4311-01.5611 $705,313.86
A budget adjustment from the Bond Account and Water Resources 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 2019-001, Resurfacing of Streets, to Blythe Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $6,989,313.86.