Title
Leak Detection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with McKim & Creed, Inc. for leak detection services for a term of two years, 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
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Matthew Bedford, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The contract provides leak detection services on an as-needed basis throughout Charlotte Water’s service area.
§ Leak detection services are used for locating leaks on water mains prior to excavation and scanning the potable water system for unreported leaks.
§ On November 6, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two responses were received.
§ McKim & Creed, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential 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 decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. McKim & Creed, Inc. will be responsible 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget