Title
Construction Contract - Freedom Park Pond - Sediment Removal Project
Action
ACTION:
Award a construction contract to Eagle Wood, Inc. in the amount of $2,493,020.00
Staff Contact: Gina Straga, PE, Project Manager, Asset and Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County Asset & Facility Management and Park & Recreation have been involved in the design of a project which involves dredging, to remove sediment from the Freedom Park pond and repair to any existing sidewalk, curb and gutter or trail surrounding the pond during construction. The anticipated construction period will be approximately 6 months.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
On August 14th, 2025, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management advertised the project in the Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Post, Greater Diversity News and the State Interactive Purchasing website. The documents were also available for viewing at the Mecklenburg County BDI office, Metrolina Minority Contractors Association, and the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas. A pre-bid meeting was held on August 21, 2025. Ony two (2) bids were submitted on the first bid opening date, Thursday, September 11, 2025. Due to an insufficient number of bids, the project was re-advertised to bidders on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Three (3) single prime bids were received on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Eagle Wood, Inc was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder with a total bid in the amount of $2,493,020.00, which includes base bid and contingency.
Attachment: Certified Bid Tabulation
Anticipated BDI Utilization: 2.0%
Sub-Contractors MWBE Goals: MBE 2.0% WBE 0.0%
Prime Contractor MBE 0.0% WBE 0.0%
Sub-Contractors MBE 2.07% WBE 0.0%
The subcontractor MWBE contract-by-contract goals for this project are MBE: 2% and WBE 0%. Eagle Wood, Inc intends to self-perform work with their own forces, or subcontract with non-MWBE subcontractors for 97.93% of the work. The remaining 2.07% of the total work is being subcontracted with MWBE subcontractors at the following participation levels: MBE: 2.07%, WBE:0%. The Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development Business Diversity and Inclusion (BDI) Division determined that Eagle Wood, Inc demonstrated a Good Faith Effort for BDI utilization.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available from PayGo/Capital Funding for the Freedom Park Pond - Sediment Removal Project in the amount of $2,493,020.00.