Title
Professional Engineering Services for Watershed Planning
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000 with Geosyntec Consultants of NC PC for watershed planning services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Robert Zink, Storm Water Services
Explanation
* Watershed Planning Services will help the city maintain compliance with Clean Water Act requirements to improve impaired surface waters.
* Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
* Identifying primary causes of surface water quality degradation based on collected data and develop watershed models to estimate the water quality improvement that could result from implementing projects identified in a watershed improvement plan;
* Developing watershed improvement plans to improve surface water quality;
* Conducting desktop and field analysis to identify, characterize, and map surface water quality improvement potential project sites;
* Developing site feasibility analyses, conceptual designs, and cost estimates for potential projects; and
* Assisting with public outreach activities related to watershed improvement plan development and implementation.
* On October 8, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four responses were received.
* Geosyntec Consultants of NC PC is the best qualified firm to meet the city's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Geosyntec Consultants of NC PC has identified the following certified firm(s) as project scopes are defined:
* CES Group Engineers, LLP (WBE) (surveying, SUE, and utility coordination support)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Capital In...
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