Title
Water Infrastructure Construction
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,901,781.05 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder R. H. Price, Inc. for FY27 Water Main Replacements.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide construction services to Charlotte Water for water main replacement projects at various locations across the Charlotte Water service area.
§ On April 9, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ R.H. Price Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 6.00%
R.H. Price, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 6.00% ($174,107) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Uniforce Construction Corporation (MBE, SBE) ($174,107) (pipe installation)
Established WSBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed WSBE Goal: 6.00%
R.H. Price, Inc. met the established contract goal and has committed 6.00% ($174,107) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Trull Contracting, LLC (WBE) ($174,107) (concrete and asphalt work)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan