Title
Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Installations
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $8,410,777.10 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder BRS, Inc. for the installation of water and sanitary sewer service connections.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Nick Stanziale, Charlotte Water
Bhavana Swayampakala, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract is for small diameter water and sanitary sewer service installations across the Charlotte Water service area.
§ On August 13, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ BRS, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2028.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.
Small Business Participation
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. BRS, Inc. will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan