Title
Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installations
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $8,585,958.70 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC for the installation of water and sanitary sewer service connections.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract is for small diameter water and sanitary sewer service installations.
§ On March 11, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ This project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 10.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 4.26%
MWSBE Participation to Date: 7.75%
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC failed to meet the established contract goal but earned the required minimum Good Faith Effort Points. Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC has committed 4.26% ($365,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ J. T. Wilson Hardscapes & Concrete (SBE) ($185,500) (concrete)
§ Mohawk Traffic Services LLC (SBE) ($90,000) (traffic control)
§ Safeway Traffic Control, Inc. (WBE) ($90,000) (traffic)
Subsequent to the Bid Opening, Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC committed an additional $300,000 or approximately 3.49% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ R.E. Sifford Utility, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services installation)
§ Uniforce Construction Corporation (MBE, SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services installation)
§ Venture Utility Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($100,000) (water and sanitary sewer services installation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan