Title
Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements Pre-Construction Services
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $653,930 with Crowder Constructors Inc., dba Crowder Construction Company, for pre-construction services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The Mallard Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has disinfection equipment and infrastructure in need of replacement due to the deteriorating lifecycle of the equipment. This WWTP serves the northeast area of Mecklenburg County and is located on US Highway 29 North (Council District 4).
§ On January 16, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications; seven proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Project delivery methodology will be by Construction Manager at Risk. Pre-construction services culminate in the preparation of the Guaranteed Maximum Price and also include design/construction collaboration and scheduling.
§ Crowder Construction Company was determined to be the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs in terms of demonstrated competence and professional services qualifications for this Project.
§ City Council will be asked to approve a construction contract in second quarter 2019.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation for Construction Manager at Risk contracts after scopes of work are defined for design and construction services (Part G: Section 2.7 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Crowder Construction Company has committed, excluding Allowances, 8.63% ($45,500) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ CriTek Engineering Group (SBE, MBE) (engineering support) ($30,700)
§ R A Piccalo Inc., dba PicTec (SBE) (scheduling support) ($14,800)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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