Title
Stowe Regional Solids Conveyance Phase 1A - Force Mains
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $7,047,046 to the lowest responsive bidder State Utility Contractors, Inc. for the Stowe Regional Solids Conveyance Phase 1A - Force Mains project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* This project includes approximately 9,500 linear feet of dual 10-inch pipe and appurtenances. These pipelines will convey biosolids from the Stowe Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (adjacent to Council District 3).
* On July 9, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were 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 July 17, 2025, the city reissued the ITB; two bids were received.
* State Utility Contractors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2026.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MWSBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 3.33%
State Utility Contractors, Inc. failed to meet the established contract goal but earned the required minimum Good Faith Effort Points. State Utility Contractors, Inc. has committed 3.33% ($235,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Diamond Trucking of NC, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($50,000) (hauling)
* JM Custom Construction, LLC (WBE, SBE) ($33,000) (construction survey)
* Lawrence Associates PA (SBE) ($62,000) (survey)
* Ram Pavement Services, Inc. (SBE) ($9,000) (paving)
* Sanders Constructors, Inc. (SBE) ($51,000) (clearing)
* Soggy Bottom Erosion Control, LLC (SBE) ($30,000) (erosion control)
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