Title
Charlotte Water Engineering Design Services Contracts
Action
Action:
Approve contracts in the amount of $200,000 with each of the following companies for professional engineering design services:
- GHD Consulting Services, Inc., and
- Yarbrough-Williams & Houle, Inc.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation:
§ The City designs and constructs new water and sewer lines or system enhancements to provide service to customers in new service areas or areas needing additional capacity.
§ To ensure timely response to customers, consultants are used to support staff during times when demand is high.
§ These contracts provide as-needed preliminary design, final design, drafting services, and permitting through regulatory agencies.
§ On January 24, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications; 12 proposals were received. GHD Consulting Services, Inc., and Yarbrough-Williams & Houle, Inc. were selected based on their experience in providing similar services, timeliness of past projects, and overall qualifications of key project team members.
§ Staff anticipates each firm will design an estimated 20 projects or approximately 20,000 feet of sewer or water lines.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). GHD Consulting Services, Inc. has committed 6.00% ($12,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
• Carolina Wetland Services Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($5,000) (permitting)
• Joel E. Wood and Associates PLLC (SBE) ($5,000) (geotechnical)
• Spot ‘em, Inc. (MBE) ($2,000) (utility location)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan