Title
Miscellaneous Stormwater Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with ESP Associates, Inc. for Miscellaneous Stormwater Services for three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve possible price adjustments and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Daryl Hammock, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract will provide pipe inspection services, condition assessment, and planning and design of structural repairs of storm drainage infrastructure at various locations.
§ This work will provide early detection of defects and allow the opportunity to make early repairs to prevent more costly replacements later.
§ On July 31, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Various Stormwater Support Services, 11 proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ ESP Associates, Inc. is the firm best qualified to meet the City’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to RFQ requirements.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $400,000 over the three-year term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). ESP Associates, Inc. has identified WSBE firms to participate as project scopes are defined, and committed at least 10% of the total contract amount to certified firms.
§ Wescott Structures, PA (WSBE) (structural engineering)
§ RoadMaster Traffic Control, LLC (WBE) (traffic control)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Stormwater Operating Budget
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