Title
Structural Engineering and Parking Deck Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve service contracts for structural engineering and parking deck inspection services for a term of three years with the following:
* Carolina Transportation Engineers & Associates (SBE),
* LaBella Associates,
* NV5,
* SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
David Wolfe, General Services
Bill Witherell, General Services
Explanation
* The General Services Department is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of more than 200 municipal facilities, structures, and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, vehicle maintenance, communication towers, and public safety.
* This contract is for as-needed structural engineering design and inspection services for maintenance and minor renovation projects across city facilities and parking decks.
* On November 3, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 10 responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to the RFQ requirements.
* 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 aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Carolina Transportation Engineers & Associates is a city-certified SBE. Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The selected companies will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and ther...
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