Title
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Professional Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for sanitary sewer rehabilitation professional services for a term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
William Lee, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for professional services for the on-going sanitary sewer rehabilitation program.
§ On April 16, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two responses were received.
§ CHA Consulting, Inc. is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirement.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. CHA Consulting, Inc. has committed 5.00% ($100,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ CriTek Engineering Group, PC (MBE, SBE) ($50,000) (engineering services)
§ Survey and Mapping Control, Inc. (SBE) ($50,000) (SUE services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan