Title
Water Transmission Main Improvements and Repair
Action
Action:
Approve a contract amendment for $4,317,453 to State Utility Contractors, Inc. for additional Design-Build design and construction services for the Water Transmission Improvements and Repairs Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Chuck Bliss, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* On June 8, 2020, following a competitive solicitation process, City Council approved a contract with State Utility Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $1,923,793 for Design-Build design services for Water Transmission Main Improvements and Repairs.
* This contract amendment includes:
* Design of a water transmission main in the Iron District along Cedar Street in Council District 2,
* Design for replacing a water transmission main in Old Statesville Road from Gibbon Road to Pete Brown Road in Council District 2, and
* Construction costs for replacing an existing valve necessary for distribution system on Old Statesville Road near Independence Hill Road adjacent to Council District 4.
* Requests for the approval of additional guaranteed maximum prices for construction of various project segments will be presented to City Council in the future.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2027.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation for Design-Build contracts after scopes of work are defined for construction services. State Utility Contractors, Inc. has committed ($136,125) or 3.15% of the contract amendment for design and construction services to the following certified firm(s):
* Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (MBE) ($14,225) (geotechnical drilling and investigations)
* JM Custom Construction, LLC (WBE, SBE) ($4,200) (concrete)
* Lawrence Associates PA (SBE) ($3,500) (surveying)
* Trull Contracting, LLC (SBE) ($114,200) (asphalt repair and traffic markings)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital In...
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