Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,289,927 with Garney Companies, Inc. for Design-Build initial design services for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will cover initial design services for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation project, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ On February 28, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six responses were received.
§ Garney Companies, Inc. is the best-qualified firm to meet the city’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Garney Companies, Inc. will thoroughly assess the condition of the treatment facilities to establish priorities and provide cost proposals for rehabilitation construction.
§ Additional phases of design and construction services will be presented to the Council in the future, with the next phase expected in summer 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after scopes of work are defined for construction services. Garney Companies, Inc. has committed $90,052 or 3.93% of the total contract for design and construction services to the following certified firm(s):
§ East Coast Construction Services, LLC (WBE) ($55,052) (electrical construction)
§ Southeastern Consulting Engineer, Inc. (SBE) ($35,000) (electrical design services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan