Title
Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical System Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $893,837.50 to the lowest responsive bidder Gilbert Engineering Co, Inc. for the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical System Improvements Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This project provides a new 10,000-gallon chemical storage tank, pumps, motors, meters, piping, and appurtenances for a complete chemical storage and feed system at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Council District 3.
§ On January 23, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ Gilbert Engineering Co, 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
Gilbert Engineering Company has elected to self-perform 100% of the work on this contract and has provided the required documentation to demonstrate that it can perform all scopes of work on this contract with their own forces.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan