Title
On-Call Geotechnical, Environmental, Construction Material Testing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following firms for geotechnical, environmental, and construction material testing services for an initial term of two years:
- Hart & Hickman PC,
- CES Group Engineers LLP,
- Kleinfelder, Inc,
- S&ME, Inc.,
- WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.,
- Terracon Consultants, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide geotechnical, environmental, and construction material testing services necessary to ensure projects meet construction plans and specifications requirements.
§ On September 7, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 13 responses were received.
§ The firms listed are the best qualified firms 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 requested on an annual basis and shall be based on a negotiated maximum of five percent to the current pricing.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $4,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Each of the Prime firms has identified certified firms for participation as project scopes are defined:
Hart & Hickman, P.C.
Enviro-Equipment, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (equipment rentals)
Heric Solutions, LLC (SBE) (environmental services)
JennTec, LLC (WBE, SBE) (environmental services)
JWJ Consulting, LLC (MBE, SBE) (environmental services)
Quality Environmental, LLC (MBE) (environmental services)
Sweetwater Utility Exploration, LLC (WBE, SBE) (utility locating services)
CES Group Engineers LLP (WBE)
Carolina Soil Investigations, LLC (SBE) (soil test borings/monitoring well installations)
JennTec, LLC (WBE, SBE) (environmental site assessments/field sampling)
JWJ Consulting, LLC (MBE, SBE) (lead paint testing, mold/asbestos/and PCB assessments)
Mulberry Maps (WBE, SBE) (GIS/CAD drafting)
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Capstone Civil Engineering, Inc (MBE, SBE) (geotechnical drilling)
CG2 Exploration, LLC (SBE) (geotechnical drilling)
Enviro-Equipment, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (equipment rental)
On-Spec Engineering (SBE) (supplemental testing)
Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE) (engineering consultation)
S&ME, Inc.
AE Engineering, Inc. (MBE) (material testing inspection)
On-Spec Engineering (SBE) (construction material)
WSP USA Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
Carolina Soil Investigations, LLC (SBE) (decontamination of equipment)
Enviro-Equipment, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (environmental equipment rental)
Probe Utility Locating, LLC (WBE, SBE) (utility clearance and UST identification)
Boyle Consulting Engineers, PLLC (SBE) (construction materials testing services)
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Capstone Civil Engineering, Inc (MBE, SBE) (geotechnical drilling services)
Probe Utility Locating, LLC (WBE, SBE) (geotechnical drilling services)
Wells Geotech, LLC (SBE) (geotechnical utility locations services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan and Storm Water Services Capital Investment Plan