231-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT 2023-0460 WITH LAUGHLIN-SUTTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR AMPHITHEATER IMPROVEMENTS ATBARBER PARK
WHEREAS, Barber Park, located at 1502 Barber Park Drive in Greensboro hosts many significant amenities including an amphitheater used for community concerts and special events;
WHEREAS, this project will provide improvements to the amphitheater including accessibility and repairs, parking enhancements, and an area for food trucks;
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2024, a bid opening was held and three bids were received;
WHEREAS, Laughlin-Sutton Construction Company was the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of $302,000;
WHEREAS, the goals established by the M/WBE Office for the project were MBE 15.00 % and WBE 13.00 %;
WHERAS, based on the review of the M/WBE Office Laughlin-Sutton Construction Company met the Good Faith Effort review but not the goals for the project;
WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department that City Council approve the award to Laughlin-Sutton Construction Company for amphitheater improvements at Barber Park for the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Greensboro, Contract 2023-0460 in the amount of $302,000; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:
That the City is authorized to enter into a contract for $302,000 with Laughlin-Sutton Construction Company for amphitheater improvements at Barber Park.
(Signed) Hugh Holston