Title
Davidson Water Main Construction and Construction Management Contracts
Action
Action:
A. Award a contract in the amount of $4,305,037.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Propst Construction Company for the Davidson Water Transmission Main project, and
B. Approve a professional services contract for $299,900.00 with Willis Engineers, Inc. for construction administration services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* Charlotte Water serves more than 950,000 customers in the City of Charlotte and greater Mecklenburg County -- including the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville.?? ????
* The Charlotte Water Master Plan identified a new 24-inch water transmission main is needed in the Towns of Cornelius and Davidson to improve water service, alleviate low pressures, and augment fire flows in the area.
* The Davidson Water Transmission Main project begins at Catawba Avenue in Cornelius and extends along South Street to Concord Road in Davidson. This project will consist of 11,500 feet of water main ranging from six through 24 inches.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2019.
* A future phase of the Davidson Water Transmission Main is anticipated to be constructed from downtown Davidson north to the Iredell County line. This design contract is anticipated to be submitted for Council consideration in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Action A - Construction Contract
* On January 12, 2018, Charlotte Water issued an Invitation to Bid for the Davidson Water Transmission Main; three bids were received from interested service providers.
* Propst Construction Company was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Action B - Construction Administration Services Contract
* The contract provides engineering services for the construction phase and includes inspection services as well as constructi...
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