Title
Project Engineering Services for Minor Storm Drainage
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with EDT, PLLC for project engineering services for minor storm drainage for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, one-year term 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
Matt Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ Storm Water Services is using consultant engineers to provide design services for minor storm drainage improvement projects throughout the City. This increases the capacity for Storm Water Services to complete minor projects.
§ On February 3, 2022, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); one proposal was received.
§ The firm selected is 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.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The City shall not establish subcontracting goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs, MBEs, or WBEs (as applicable) certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan