Title
Wilgrove Elevated Water Storage Tank Reconditioning and Construction Administration and Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $1,059,289.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Utility Service Co., Inc. for the Wilgrove Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation project, and
B. Approve a contract with DiCon Consulting, P.C. in the amount of $230,000 for construction administration and inspection services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Shearin, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* Charlotte Water has nine elevated storage tanks. The Wilgrove Elevated Water Storage Tank, located near Albemarle Road, was built in 1992. It is the last in the series to be reconditioned as a part of Charlotte Water's ongoing tank maintenance program.
Action A - Construction Contract
* The contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. will provide the materials and workmanship necessary for the rehabilitation of the Wilgrove Elevated Water Storage Tank.
* The tank will have minor renovations made to maintain Occupational Safety and Health Admininstration standards and receive a new coatings system with a 15-year warranty.
* On December 1, 2015, the City issued an Invitation to Bid for Wilgrove Elevated Water Storage Tank Reconditioning; two bids were received from interested service providers. The project was re-advertised and two bids were received again on January 14, 2016.
* Utility Service Co., Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by fall 2016.
Action B - Construction Administration and Inspection Services Contract
* The contract with DiCon Consulting, P.C. will provide for contract administration and inspection related to the rehabilitation of the Wilgrove elevated water storage tank.
* The rehabilitation project specifications require inspection by a National Association of Coatings Engineers Level 3 Inspector and periodic inspection by a Certified ...
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