Title
Construction Materials for Pipeline from Vest to Franklin Water Treatment Plants
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Core & Main LP for the purchase of 16-inch ductile pipe and associated fittings for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, one-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water is designing a pipeline to convey water treatment solids from the Vest Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to the Franklin WTP in Council District 2. This contract will provide the pipe and fittings to meet the project schedule and materials will need to be purchased ahead of the construction advertisement.
§ On September 26, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Core & Main LP was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,411,063.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, the city shall not establish subcontracting goals for contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan