Title
Engineering Services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Program
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) for professional engineering services for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract provides engineering and construction management services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Program.
§ The contract supports Charlotte Water’s effort to reduce sanitary sewer overflows, maintain water quality, and provide sufficient fire hydrant flows throughout its service area.
§ On May 9, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two proposals were received.
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) was selected as 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.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept price decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $750,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC is a city certified SBE.
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC has committed 10.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (wetland delineation/assessment)
§ CG2 Exploration, LLC (SBE) (boring and drilling services)
§ Landtec (SBE) (land surveying services)
§ Southeast Geomatics Group, Inc. (SBE) (land surveying services)
§ Southern Engineering and Testing, P.C. (SBE) (laboratory services - concrete)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan