Title
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Contract Amendments
Action
Action:
A. Approve contract amendment #2 for $3,209,308.41 to the contract with Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. for the Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Project, and
B. Approve contract amendment #1 for $588,670 to the contract with Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This project includes the installation of new piping, valves, and fittings at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (located in Council District 2) to optimize the water treatment process. The project also includes repairs to existing facilities and the addition of a new chemical feed system.
Action A
§ On July 10, 2023, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. for $66,741,735 for the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements Project.
- Contract amendment #1 in the amount of $2,000,000 was needed for emergency repairs at Franklin WTP.
- Contract amendment # 2 is needed for additional needed repairs discovered during construction.
§ The new value of the contract including this amendment is $71,951,043.41.
Action B
§ On December 14, 2020, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the design of the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements project. The approval included the selection of Hazen and Sawyer for future phases of work on the project.
§ On July 10, 2023, City Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for $1,640,000 for engineering services for the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements Project.
- Contract amendment #1 is needed for engineering support associated with the additional needed repairs discovered during construction.
§ The new value of the contract including this amendment is $2,228,670.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Action A
The contract with Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. has a MWSBE project commitment of 6.00%. All additional work involved in this contract amendment will be performed by Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. and their existing subcontractor(s):
§ Buffkin Trucking, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (hauling services)
§ Diamond Trucking of NC, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (hauling services)
§ Jim Bob’s Grading & Paving, Inc. (SBE) (asphalt milling and paving)
§ Sun King Trucking, LLC (MBE, SBE) (hauling services)
§ Martin Landscaping Company, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (seeding and landscaping)
§ Mid Atlantic Erosion Control, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (erosion control)
§ Tryon Services (SBE) (electrical)
Action B
All additional work involved in this contract amendment will be performed by Hazen and Sawyer and their existing subconsultant(s)
§ Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (MBE) (materials testing)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan