Title
Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing, and Special Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following firms for geotechnical, construction materials testing, and special inspection services for a five-year term:
─ ESP Associates, Inc.,
─ Kleinfelder, Inc.,
─ S&ME, Inc.,
─ Terracon Consultants, Inc.,
─ SEPI Engineering and Construction, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager 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
Tonia Wimberly, General Services
Explanation
§ These contracts include geotechnical, construction materials testing, and special inspection services for state and federally funded projects including those funded by the Federal Highway Administration.
§ Work may include, but not be limited to, testing of culverts, bridges, sidewalks, roadways, asphalt, and structural steel.
§ On July 14, 2021, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); ten responses were received.
§ The firms selected are the best qualified to meet the City’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $3,200,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a state-funded contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan