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Resolution Authorizing Contract in the Amount of $2,162,755.85 to Blythe Construction, Inc. for Resurfacing of Streets - 2020-001A - Part 2
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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 Resurfacing of Streets - 2020-001A - Part 2, 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 $2,162,755.85.
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 27, 2020 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Blythe Construction, Inc. (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $2,162,755.85.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 6.0% and WBE 13.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 6.0% and WBE 13.0%.
Additional bids received were:
Sharpe Brothers $2,295,612.48 MBE 6.1%, WBE 13.1% Greensboro, NC
Apac-Atlantic, Inc. $2,370,470.00 MBE 6.0%, WBE 13.0% Greensboro, NC
Riley Paving, Inc. $2,411,679.62 MBE 6.2%, WBE 20.8% Burlington, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is June 1, 2020. The proposed date of completion is October 20, 2020.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in account 401-4302-04.5611.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Field Operations and Engineering & Inspections that City Council approve the bid and award Resurfacing of Streets - 2020-00A - Part 2, to Blythe Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $2,162,755.85.