Title
General Contractor Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts for general contractor services for a term of three years with the following:
- Batson-Cook Company,
- BW Services Solutions LLC (SBE),
- Nance Construction LLC (WBE, SBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Travis Hunnicutt, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide as-needed general contractor services for Charlotte Water facilities, structures, and other assets.
§ On April 9, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet 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 aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $600,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
BW Services Solutions, LLC is a city certified SBE, and Nance Construction LLC is a city certified WBE, SBE.
Batson-Cook Company and Nance Construction, LLC have identified subcontracting opportunities and have identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized:
Batson-Cook Company
§ International Drywall, Inc. (MBE) (drywall, framing, demolition)
Nance Construction, LLC (WBE, SBE)
§ Ascendance Electric, Inc. (MBE) (electrical)
§ NC Interiors Contracting, LLC (MBE) (metal, drywall)
§ Superior Mechanical Systems Inc. (MBE) (HVAC)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget and Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan