Title
Siphon Cleaning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Duke’s Root Control Inc. for siphon cleaning services for a term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide regular cleaning and condition assessments of approximately 44 sanitary sewer siphons throughout the Charlotte Water service area.
§ On September 10, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ Duke’s Root Control Inc. best meets 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 expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. Duke’s Root Control Inc. will be responsible 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget