Title
Water and Sewer Repair Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with DiCon Consulting, PC for Water and Sewer Repair Inspection Services for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three one year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Due to the increase in underground construction, including telecommunication and fiber optic installations, Charlotte Water has experienced a substantial increase in damages to our water and sewer pipes.
§ On March 27, 2017, City Council approved two construction contracts to make repairs to these damaged lines.
§ Charlotte Water is being reimbursed for this work by the companies that damaged the lines.
§ This construction repair work requires on-call inspection services to ensure the work done is in compliance with Charlotte Water standards.
§ On October 6, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these inspection services; four proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ DiCon Consulting, PC best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are $360,000.
§ Pursuant to established processes, Charlotte Water will seek reimbursement for inspection services performed by DiCon Consulting, PC due to damaged infrastructure.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). However, DiCon Consulting, PC is a City SBE.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan