Title
Construction Contract - Kings Branch at Arrowood Road Stream Restoration Phase 2A
Action
ACTION:
Authorize the County Manager to execute a construction contract with Carolina Wetland Services Inc. in the amount of $828,260.84
Staff Contact: Casey McGrath, LUESA- Storm Water Engineering & Mitigation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services designed a project to restore approximately 1,600 linear feet of stream from Arrowood Road to Peninsula Lane in the City of Charlotte. This work will improve water quality by stabilizing the stream banks which will reduce the sediment loading and improve aquatic habitat by installing rock structures. The construction contract will be funded by Storm Water fees.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
On April 17, 2026, Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services advertised the project on North Carolina’s purchasing website (NCeVP) and the Charlotte Observer. The documents were also made available for viewing by Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development Business Diversity and Inclusion Division. The bid opening was May 28th, 2026, and eight bids were received. The lowest, responsive, responsible bidder was Carolina Wetland Services Inc. with a bid of $828,260.84. This includes base bid and contingency.
ANTICIPATED BDI UTILIZATION:
It is anticipated that this project will have the following minimum MWBE Utilization:
Anticipated MWBE Participation: 6.7%
Anticipated MBE: 3.1%
Anticipated WBE: 3.6%
The Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development Business Diversity and Inclusion Division determined that Carolina Wetland Services Inc demonstrated a Good Faith Effort for MWBE utilization
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed action has a fiscal impact in the current fiscal year, which includes an estimated total cost of $828,260.84 funded by Storm Water Capital Funds.