Title
Clems Branch Sewer Lift Station Improvements Professional Services Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #1 for $132,405 to the existing contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering design and construction administration services for Clems Branch Sewer Lift Station Improvements.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ On August 25, 2014, the City Council approved a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to design improvements to the lift station. Further evaluation revealed the need for additional capacity at the lift station.
§ Contract amendment #1 in the amount of $132,405 will provide the following services:
- Increase holding tank, addition of grinder and vault, and the relocation of an access road;
- Design of a protective block wall around the generator;
- Design and permitting of a water line along the proposed access road; and
- Additional construction administration and inspection.
§ The new total cost of this contract including the amendment is $530,655.
Background
§ The existing Clems Branch Lift Station provides sewer service to customers in the area bounded by Providence Road / Providence Road West, Ardrey Kell Road, Lancaster Highway and the NC/SC state line.
§ Requests for sewer capacity in the basin under the Capacity Assurance Program have increased beyond the current capacity of the existing Clems Branch Lift Station.
Charlotte Business INClusion
All additional work involved in this amendment will be performed by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and their existing subconsultants (Part D: Section 6 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. has committed 10.38% ($13,750) of the total contract amendment amount to the following certified firms:
• Carolina Wetland Services (SBE, WBE) ($8,250) (wetland delineation and permitting)
• Capstone Civil Group, P.A. (SBE, MBE) ($5,500) (geotechnical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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