Title
McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility Clarifier Mechanism
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $615,659.80 to the lowest responsive bidder WesTech Engineering, LLC for the purchase of a clarifier mechanism and associated appurtenances.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for the purchase of a replacement to the existing mechanism and associated appurtenances at primary clarifier #5, which has reached the end of its useful life at the McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility located in the Town of Huntersville (adjacent to Council Districts 2 and 4).
§ This equipment is essential infrastructure for the wastewater treatment process.
§ On November 20, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ A Bid Alternative was included in the Invitation to Bid which provided an addition to extend the access walkway through the full diameter of the primary clarifier. The Bid Alternative was selected.
§ WesTech Engineering, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ A separate, future construction contract will be advertised for the installation of the mechanism and appurtenances along with repairs to the primary clarifier.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities. WesTech Engineering, LLC 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 Capital Investment Plan