Title
Professional Engineering Services for Small Water and Sewer Related Projects
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $500,000 with Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC for design and construction inspection services of small water and sewer related projects.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The contract with Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC is for the design and construction inspection services of small diameter water and sanitary sewer mains as well as locating and overseeing installation of water quality sampling stations and automatic flushing devices to analyze and improve water quality for Charlotte Water customers.
§ Engineering consultants are used to supplement City staff resources. This contract will provide preliminary and final design, drafting services, and inspection services as needed.
§ On July 19, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications; 11 proposals were received from interested professional service providers.
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC 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.
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). Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC, a City SBE, has committed 1.60% ($8,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
• AmeriDrill, Inc. (SBE) ($8,000) (soil test borings)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan