Title
Water Pipeline Easement Clearing
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for Easement Clearing and Mowing for an initial term of one year:
- L&M Construction of Blairs LLC; and
- North American Lawn & Landscape LLC, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two additional one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
John Huber, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Service Providers are responsible for mowing, clearing, removing, and disposal of all vegetation and other debris from within the raw water easement areas that supply untreated water to the water treatment plants.
§ On April 25, 2017 the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP); three proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ L&M Construction of Blairs, LLC and North American Lawn & Landscape, LLC best meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to the RFP requirements.
§ The contract provides the option to renew for two additional, one-year terms with a price increase that will not exceed 5% per year.
§ Estimated contract expenditures for all contracts are $70,000 annually and $210,000 over the three-year term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were set because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget