Title
Sanitary Sewer System Modeling and Support Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for engineering support services for an initial term of two years:
- Brown & Caldwell,
- HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Keri Cantrell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide hydraulic modeling, analytical tools, and support services necessary to evaluate the sanitary sewer system.
§ On September 12, 2024, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six responses were received.
§ Brown & Caldwell and HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Aggregate annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process. Each of the Primes have identified the following certified firm(s) to be utilized:
Brown & Caldwell
§ Highfill Infrastructure Engineering, P.C. (SBE) (field investigations, cost estimating)
HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas
§ Forrest Geomatics, PLLC (SBE) (surveying)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan