Title
Capital Investment Plan Cost Estimating and Analysis Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for Cost Estimating and Analysis Services for an initial term of three years:
* American Engineering Associates-Southeast PA,
* Michael Baker International, Inc.,
* OCMI, Inc.,
* Transystems Corporation, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Jennifer Smith, General Services
Becky Chambers, General Services
Explanation
* Services may include, but are not limited to, independent cost estimating and constructability reviews for various phases of horizontal and vertical construction projects.
* On December 21, 2023, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 6 responses were received.
* The firms selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, relevant experience, availability, and responsiveness to RFQ 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 $450,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Each of the Prime firms listed has identified MWSBEs on their project team, and for each work order issued, committed 10.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
American Engineering Associates-Southeast PA
* Capstone Civil Engineering, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (geotechnical, cost estimating and analysis)
Michael Baker International, Inc.
* Project Cost Solutions Inc. (SBE) (cost estimating, scheduling services)
* Gulf Coast, LLC (MBE, SBE...
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