Title
Professional Engineering Services for Storm Water Services Projects
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $1,700,000 with D&A Wolverine, PLLC for planning and design services for the Mullens Ford Storm Drainage Improvement Project,
B. Approve a contract for up to $2,900,000 with ESP Associates, Inc. for planning and design services for the Long Pine Storm Drainage Improvement Project,
C. Approve a contract for up to $2,500,000 with Hazen and Sawyer for planning and design services for the Highcroft Storm Drainage Improvement Project,
D. Approve a contract for up to $2,400,000 with The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. for planning and design services for the Seascape Storm Drainage Improvement Project,
E. Approve a contract for up to $2,800,000 with LaBella Associates, DPC for planning and design services for the Foxworth Storm Drainage Improvement Project,
F. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ These projects will replace aging storm drainage infrastructure and/or reduce flooding across the city.
§ Professional engineering services will include evaluation of infrastructure and storm drainage concerns to determine and design the needed improvements to the existing drainage systems.
§ Specific planning tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Site assessment activities,
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses,
- Determination of alternatives to address the applicable drainage issues,
- Recommendations of a preferred solution,
- Evaluation of downstream impacts, and
- Selection of project delivery method.
§ Specific design tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Design of repairs and/or improvements,
- Survey and utility location services,
- Geotechnical subsurface investigations,
- Preparation of construction documents, and
- Construction administration.
§ On October 2, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services for storm water projects; 20 responses were received.
§ The companies selected are the best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
Action A
§ The Mullens Ford Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Simsbury Road to the north, Sharon View Road to the south, Carmel Road to the east, and Valencia Terrace to the west in Council District 6.
Action B
§ The Long Pine Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Trysting Road to the north, Kinghurst Drive to the south, McAlpine Creek to the east, and Lake Forest Road to the west in Council District 5.
Action C
§ The Highcroft Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Prosperity Ridge Road to the north, Katelyn Drive to the south, Stony Creek to the east, and Prosperity Church Road to the west in Council District 4.
Action D
§ The Seascape Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Sam Neely Road to the north, Steele Creek Road to the south and east, and Dove Meadow Drive to the west in Council District 3.
Action E
§ The Foxworth Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by McAlpine Creek to the north, Rea Road to the south, Knightswood Drive to the east, and Summerlin Place to the west in Council District 7.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates project participation after the proposal selection process. Each Prime has identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized:
D&A Wolverine, PLLC
§ Southern Engineering & Testing, PC (SBE) (geotechnical engineering, investigations, laboratory testing, reporting and construction administration observation)
§ Survey & Mapping Control, Inc. (SBE) (surveying, mapping, easement plats, utility locates and related services)
ESP Associates, Inc.
§ Center Line Locating (WBE, SBE) (utility locating, SUE, and CCTV services)
§ Habitat Assessment and Restoration Professionals (WBE, SBE) (environmental an ecological services)
§ Barry Lambert Engineering, PC (SBE) (structural engineering)
§ The Survey Company, Inc. (SBE) (land surveying)
§ Sweetwater Utility Exploration, LLC (WBE) (utility locating, SUE)
Hazen and Sawyer
§ Survey & Mapping Control, Inc. (SBE) (field surveying)
John R. McAdams Company, Inc.
§ Barry Lambert Engineering, PC (SBE) (structural design support)
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (environmental permitting support)
§ Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (MBE) (geotechnical engineering support)
§ The Survey Company, Inc. (SBE) (field surveying)
Labella Associates, PC
§ Barry Lambert Engineering, PC (SBE) (structural engineering)
§ Carolinas Geotechnical Group PLLC (SBE) (geotechnical services)
§ Center Line Locating (WBE, SBE) (utility locating services)
§ Survey & Mapping Control, Inc. (SBE) (land surveying and plat preparation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital Investment Plan
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