Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Plant Storage Tank Upgrade
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $19,595,000 to the lowest responsive bidder Harper General Contractors, Inc. for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Digested Sludge Storage Rehabilitation project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract covers the construction of the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Digested Sludge Storage Facility Rehabilitation Project located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ The project involves upgrading and rehabilitating two digested sludge storage tanks and associated infrastructure.
§ On September 5, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was received.
- NC General Statute Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if readvertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On October 22, 2025, the city re-issued the ITB; one bid was received.
§ Harper General Contractors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the third quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 3.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 14.97%
Harper General Contractors, Inc. exceeded the established contract goal and has committed 14.97% ($2,932,694) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Radco Roofing (WBE) ($75,969) (roofing)
§ Smart Electric Company, Inc. (WBE) ($2,856,725) (electrical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan