Title
FY 2018 Water Main Replacements
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount not to exceed $1,527,663.69 to the lowest responsive bidder RH Price, Inc. for the FY 2018 Water Main Replacements project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to two renewals in the same amount stated above, plus or minus possible price adjustments based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Barry Gullet, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Water Replacement Program allows replacement of water distribution infrastructure as needed. The primary function is to replace water distribution lines to meet water quality and flow requirements throughout the distribution system.
§ For the 2017 fiscal year, approximately 21,778 feet of water main was installed and aged and/or redundant water mains were abandoned.
§ Bids are unit price and based on estimated quantities for items needed for this type of work.
§ On September 11, 2017, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received from interested service providers.
§ RH Price, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The contract may be renewed for two renewals of $1,527,663.69 each, plus or minus possible price adjustments based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 7%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 7.20%
RH Price, Inc. met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 7.20% ($110,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ C and D Utility (SBE) ($55,000) (pipeline installation)
§ Wallace Brothers Construction, Inc. (SBE) ($55,000) (pipeline installation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan