Title
Pump Stations Roofing Repairs and Replacements
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $886,148.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Tecta America Carolinas for pump station roofing repairs and replacements, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This project will replace roofing systems and skylights at Sharon Road Repump Station (Council District 6), Hoskins Booster Pump Station (Council District 2), Plaza Booster Pump Station (Council District 5), and Idlewild Booster Pump Station (Council District 5), which have reached the end of useful life.
§ On July 14, 2023, 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 re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On August 24, 2023, the ITB was re-issued; two bids were received.
§ Tecta America Carolinas was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2024.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan