Title
Consulting Services for the Long Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Associated Regional Infrastructure
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, Inc. for Consulting Services for the Long Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and Associated Regional Infrastructure Project for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, two-year terms 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
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* An Owner's Advisor is a professional engineering firm contracted to serve as a consultant. Charlotte Water has utilized Owner's Advisor services in the past when undertaking complex construction projects.
* This firm provides specialized expertise and supplements the City's resources during various phases of project delivery, including planning, procurement, design, and construction management, as well as providing additional technical knowledge.
* This item is related to the Long Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) (which is outside of City limits, adjacent to Council Districts 2 and 3) and associated regional infrastructure, outlined in a presentation to City Council on April 9, 2018.
* On April 6, 2018, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three proposals were received.
* HDR Engineering of the Carolinas, 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 February 13, 2017, Council approved a professional services agreement for a Preliminary Engineering Report that provided preliminary design for the Long Creek WWTP and associated Mount Holly and Belmont facilities.
* Concurrently, the Interlocal Agreement with the city of Mount Holly to accept flow...
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