Title
Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,964,000.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, State Utility Contractors, Inc., for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Facility HVAC Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will replace a failing Dewatering Facility HVAC system with a new and reliable HVAC system for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ The existing HVAC system is past its useful life expectancy and units are nonrepairable. Replacement of the system is necessary to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
§ On February 6, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
- N.C. General Statute Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On March 3, 2023, the ITB was re-issued; one bid was received.
§ State Utility Contractors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2023.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 1.55%
Committed MWSBE Participation at time of Bid: 27.13%
State Utility Contractors, Inc. failed to meet the established MSBE subcontracting goal but earned the minimum Good Faith Efforts (Part B: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). State Utility Contractors, Inc. has committed $76,725 or approximately 1.55% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ CITI, LLC (MBE) ($56,460) (instrumentation/SCADA)
§ Stevens Interiors, Inc. (SBE) ($14,265) (acoustical ceilings)
§ Soggy Bottom Erosion Control, LLC (SBE) ($5,000) (erosion control)
§ Shoreline Trucking (MBE, SBE) ($1,000) (hauling)
At time of Bid Opening, State Utility Contractors, Inc. committed $1,270,000 or approximately 25.58% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Smart Electric Company, Inc. (WBE) ($1,245,000) (electrical services)
§ Baker Demolition, Inc. (WBE) ($25,000) (demolition services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan