Title
Construction Contract - Briar Creek Greenway, Phase 1, Monroe Road to Bay Street
Action
ACTION:
Award a construction contract to Blythe Development, LLC in the amount of $1,697,251.16
Staff Contact: Robert Billings, PE, Project Manager, Asset & Facility Management
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
This contract is for the construction of the Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1 from Monroe Road to Bay Street. This project includes 2,323 LF (0.44 miles) of new greenway trail, a prefabricated pedestrian bridge, and a parking lot/trailhead. The anticipated construction period will be approximately 365 calendar days.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
On February 13, 2025, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management advertised the project in the Charlotte Observer, Greater Diversity News, the Charlotte Post, and the State Interactive Purchasing website. A pre-bid meeting was held on February 25, 2025. Four (4) valid unit price bids were received on March 13, 2025, for the greenway construction. Blythe Development, LLC was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid in the amount of $1,697,251.16.
Total Anticipated BDI Utilization: 7.6%
Prime Contractor MBE 0% WBE 0%
Subcontractors MBE 3.16% WBE 4.44%
The subcontractor MWBE contract-by-contract goals for this project are MBE 3.0% and WBE 3.0%. Blyth Development, LLC intends to self-perform work with their own forces, or subcontract with non-MWBE Subcontractors for 92.4% of the work. The remaining 7.6% of the total work is being subcontracted with MWBE subcontractors at the following participation levels: MBE: 3.16%, WBE: 4.44%. The Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development - Business Diversity and Inclusion (BDI) Division determined that demonstrated a Good Faith Effort for BDI utilization.
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available from PayGo for the Greenway Construction in the amount of 1,697,251.16.