Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Maintenance
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Alfa Laval, Inc. for maintenance services for centrifuges located at the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for two additional two-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
§ The McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located in the southern part of Mecklenburg County (Council District 7), and is the largest of five major WWTPs operated and maintained by the City.
§ This WWTP operates six centrifuges to process biosolids generated in the wastewater treatment process.
§ This contract provides evaluation of current conditions, necessary repair work, and preventative maintenance tasks.
§ On February 13, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Centrifuge Repair and Preventative Maintenance Services. In response to the RFP, Charlotte Water received four proposals from interested service providers.
§ Alfa Laval, Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Prices will be negotiated at the time of renewal based on market conditions.
§ Total contract expenditures are estimated to be $4,000,000 over the seven-year term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
Attachments
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