Title
Construction Materials for Franklin Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of large diameter valves, pipe, and fittings for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, one-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide valves, pipe, and fittings needed for improvements at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant (Council District 2).
§ On November 9, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,866,096.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, 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 MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan