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File #: 15-25532    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 1/26/2026 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 3/9/2026 Final action: 3/9/2026
Title: Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Contract Amendments
Title
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Contract Amendments

Action
Action:
A. Approve contract amendment #2 for $3,209,308.41 to the contract with Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. for the Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements Project, and

B. Approve contract amendment #1 for $588,670 to the contract with Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services.

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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water

Explanation
* This project includes the installation of new piping, valves, and fittings at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (located in Council District 2) to optimize the water treatment process. The project also includes repairs to existing facilities and the addition of a new chemical feed system.
Action A
* On July 10, 2023, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. for $66,741,735 for the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements Project.
* Contract amendment #1 in the amount of $2,000,000 was needed for emergency repairs at Franklin WTP.
* Contract amendment # 2 is needed for additional needed repairs discovered during construction.
* The new value of the contract including this amendment is $71,951,043.41.
Action B
* On December 14, 2020, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the design of the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements project. The approval included the selection of Hazen and Sawyer for future phases of work on the project.
* On July 10, 2023, City Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for $1,640,000 for engineering services for the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements Project.
* Contract amendment #1 is needed for engineering support associated with the additional needed repairs discovered during construction.
* The new value of the contract including this amendment is $2,228,670.
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