Title
Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Construction and Construction Administration Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $19,501,650 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Caldwell Tanks, Inc. for the Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Project, and
B. Approve contract amendment #2 for $1,569,828 to the contract with Black & Veatch International Company for construction administration services for the Woodlawn Elevated Storage Tank Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* This project is located at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Woodlawn Road in Council District 3.
* The Woodlawn Tank project is the second phase of this contract and this amendment was contemplated at the time of request for qualifications.
Action A
* This contract will construct a 3,000,000-gallon elevated water tank and will install approximately 1,340 linear feet of 36-inch waterline and 461 linear feet of 12-inch waterline to feed the tank.
* On March 19, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
* NC General Statute Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
* On April 22, 2026, the ITB was reissued; two bids were received.
* Caldwell Tanks, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2029.
Action B
* On March 22, 2021, following a competitive solicitation process, the city entered into a contract with Black & Veatch International Company for $1,592,060 for design services for three elevated storage tanks.
* Amendment #1 in the amount of $1,344,848 was for construction admin...
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