Title
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with D.E. Walker Construction Co. (MBE, SBE) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program project 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 construction services to Charlotte Water for medium- to large-scale sanitary sewer repair, replacement, and rehabilitation projects.
* The work is necessary to maintain operational integrity of the sanitary sewer collection system. Charlotte Water will also be able to address structural issues as a preventative measure to reduce sanitary sewer overflows.
* On June 26, 2025, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* D.E. Walker Construction Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* 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 $5,089,530.
Charlotte Business INClusion
D.E Walker Construction Co. is a city certified MBE and SBE.
Established MWSBE Goal: 11.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 11.49%
D.E. Walker Construction Co. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 11.49% ($585,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Express Logistics Services, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($150,000) (hauling)
* One KBS Construction, LLC (MBE, SBE) ($400,000) (construction sewer and storm drain)
* RRC Concrete, Inc. (MBE) ($35,000) (concrete)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Cap...
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