Title
Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and Stream Restoration Construction and Construction Administration Contracts
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $6,677,991.79 to the lowest responsive bidder RH Price, Inc. for construction of the Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and Stream Restoration Project,
B. Approve a contract for up to $494,805 with GHD Consulting Services, Inc. for Stevens Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1 and Stream Restoration Project construction administration services, and
C. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $2,887,464.39 from Mecklenburg County.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This project will consist of approximately 10,000 linear feet of new sewer main, ranging in diameter from eight to 24-inches, which will eliminate an existing wastewater package plant, while extending the sewer system to serve future customers in the Stevens Creek Basin within the Town of Mint Hill.
§ The sewer main will convey flow along Stevens Creek to the Stevens Creek Lift Station near Interstate 485 and Lawyers Road.
Action A - Construction Contract
§ On July 26, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; four bids were received.
§ RH Price, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Action B - Construction Administration Services Contract
§ The contract provides construction administration and inspection services during construction of the sanitary sewer portion of the project.
§ On August 3, 2016, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 16 proposals were received. This project was one of the five projects listed in the RFQ.
§ GHD Consulting Services Inc. was determined to be the best qualified firm to meet the City’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ On October 10, 2016, Council awarded the design services contract for Stevens Creek Phase 1.
Action C - Budget Ordinance
§ The project has been combined with a Mecklenburg County-funded stream restoration project, which will restore the banks and vegetation along the same project limits of Stevens Creek.
§ On April 9, 2018, Council approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Mecklenburg County, defining project finances and coordination.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Action A - Construction Contract
Established MSBE Goal: 7.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 7.03%
RH Price, Inc. met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 7.03% ($469,320) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ MTS Trucking, Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($110,000) (hauling)
§ Sanders Constructors, Inc. (SBE) ($80,000) (clearing)
§ P&TL, Inc. (SBE) ($75,320) (erosion control)
§ Maybury Fencing, Inc. (SBE) ($72,000) (fencing)
§ On Time Construction, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($68,000) (concrete)
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (SBE, WBE) (64,000) (landscaping)
Action B - Construction Administration Services Contract
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). GHD Consulting Services Inc. has committed 6.27% ($31,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ Joel E. Woods (SBE) ($31,000) (geotechnical testing)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan and Mecklenburg County
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Map
Budget Ordinance