Title
Professional Engineering Services for Minor Storm Drainage Improvement Projects
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for professional engineering services for an initial term of two years to the following:
- Bolton & Menk, Inc.,
- EDT, PLLC,
- ESP Associates, Inc.,
- Kimley-Horn,
- LaBella Associates, DPC,
- LandDesign, Inc.,
- NV5 Engineers and Consultants, Inc.,
- The John R. McAdams Company, Inc., 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
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matthew Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ Storm Water Services is using consultant engineers to provide design services for minor storm drainage projects throughout the city.
§ These contracts will provide engineering analysis and design services for projects ranging from single property repairs to area-based drainage solutions.
§ On March 27, 2024, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); nine proposals were received.
§ The firms selected are the best qualified to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Firms will be selected for each individual project based on team size, availability, and experience.
§ wal, 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 $6,500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan