Title
Design and Construction Administration Services for Irwin Creek Wastewater Recovery Facility Workspace Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a unit price contract with C-Design, Inc. for the Irwin Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility Workspace Improvements for a term of six years, and
Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
Charlotte Water is repurposing an existing building for additional workspace at the Irwin Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility that supports operational needs in Council District 3.
The renovated area will include a wastewater analytical laboratory, pilot study space, offices, a break area, and restrooms.
On April 29, 2026, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two proposals were received.
C Design, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
Annual expenditures are estimated to be $88,858.33.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.
Small Business Participation
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. C Design, Inc. has committed 4.85% ($25,850) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
Forrest Geomatics PLLC (SBE) ($5,850) (surveying)
Structural Capacity PC (SBE) ($20,000) (structural engineer)
Fiscal Note
Funding: ...
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