Title
Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Electrical Engineering Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $287,135 with Sturgill Engineering, PA for professional electrical engineering services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullett, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The City relies on critical electrical systems and equipment to treat and transfer water and wastewater.
§ Staff requires professional engineering services in order to prepare bid documents and provide construction administration and inspection.
§ On March 24, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications; three proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
§ Sturgill Engineering, PA was determined to be the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs in terms of competence and professional services qualifications for these projects.
§ Construction contracts for treatment plant electrical systems renovations such as control panel, switchgear, and generator replacement are anticipated to return to City Council for award in Fiscal Year 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan