Title
Professional Services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation Program
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc. for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one additional, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation:
§ Charlotte Water operates and maintains more than 8,400 miles of water and sewer mains throughout its service area.
§ On average, Charlotte Water replaces and rehabilitates approximately 20.3 miles of water and sewer pipe a year using staff and outside engineering firms. This contract is part of the effort dedicated to reducing sanitary sewer overflows, maintaining good water quality, and sufficient fire hydrant flows throughout the system.
§ The contract with US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc. provides professional engineering services for the Water and Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. The services will include planning and design, construction drawings and specifications, and as applicable, construction management.
§ On July 15, 2015, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation Program. In response to the RFQ, four responses were received from interested service providers.
§ Charlotte Water staff evaluated the proposals and determined that US Infrastructure of Carolina, 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.
§ Estimated annual contract expenditures are $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion:
The City negotiated subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). For this contract, US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc. has committed 5.00% ($25,000) of the initial contract term to the following certified firms:
• R. Joe Harris and Associates, Inc. (SBE) ($21,000) (surveying)
• JAAMCO Drain Cleaning and Video Inspection Inc. (SBE) ($2,000) (video scanning of sewers)
• Spot ‘em, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($2,000) (utility locates)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan