Title
On-Call Sanitary Sewer Inspections and Cleaning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Pipe Pros LLC (SBE) for on-call sanitary sewer inspections and cleaning services for an initial term of two years, 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
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide on-call closed-circuit television video inspection and pipe cleaning services in response to sanitary sewer overflows and main line blockages to meet regulatory guidelines.
§ On October 1, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ Pipe Pros LLC best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Pipe Pros LLC is a city certified SBE.
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) 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.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget