Title
Easement Maintenance and Clearing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with CRW Services, LLC for water transmission line easement maintenance and clearing services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide scheduled water transmission line easement maintenance and clearing services for approximately 25,000 linear feet of variable 20-to-30-foot width easements, to allow for pipeline maintenance and repair access.
§ On February 7, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); eight responses were received.
§ CRW Services, LLC best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The City shall not establish subcontracting goals for contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no SBEs, MBEs, or WBEs (as applicable) certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan