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Franklin and Vest Water Treatment Plants Laboratory Renovations
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Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $352,710 to the lowest responsive bidder Wharton-Smith, Inc. for construction of Franklin and Vest Water Treatment Plants Laboratory Renovations.
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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water operates three water treatment plants producing approximately 100 million gallons per day of quality drinking water for more than 950,000 customers.
§ Each treatment plant contains a water quality laboratory so that the operators can analyze samples to maintain quality standards throughout the treatment process.
§ This project provides for laboratory safety and modernization improvements at the Franklin and Vest facilities, which benefits water treatment and water quality by maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient laboratory setting.
§ These renovations include:
- Replacing existing laboratory cabinetry with new cabinetry to remove asbestos,
- Replacing vinyl floor tile with more durable rubberized floor covering,
- Replacing light fixtures and ceiling tiles, and
- Installation of high efficiency heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
§ On November 22, 2017, Charlotte Water issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Wharton-Smith, Inc. was selected as the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 5.90%
Wharton-Smith, Inc. met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 5.90% ($14,325) of the total contract amount, excluding Allowances, to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Clear Site Industrial (SBE) ($6,975) (demolition, asbestos removal)
§ Window2Wall, Inc. (SBE) ($6,500) (glass)
§ All Points Waste Service, Inc. (MBE) ($850) (dumpster/trash services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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