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South Boulevard Water Main Design-Build Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,586,986 with RH Price Inc. for Phase 1 Design-Build Services for the South Boulevard Water Main project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to acquire all easements and real property interests, including by condemnation, when necessary, for construction of the project.
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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
Tony Korolos, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This project will build a new 24-inch water line to replace the existing 12-inch water line along South Boulevard, from near Clanton Road to Worthington Avenue (Council District 1).
§ The majority of the existing water line is close to 100 years old and is extremely shallow due to road improvements over the years.
§ The contract includes design services and development of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction.
§ This project may require the acquisition of easements along the water main corridor. During acquisition negotiation, property owners will have an opportunity to voice comments and concerns about the alignment of the water main and easement acquisition affecting their property.
§ On June 27, 2017, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 11 proposals were received.
§ RH Price Inc. is 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.
§ In the future, Council will receive a request for the approval of the GMP once it is established.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates participation for Design-Build contracts after the firm is selected and scopes of work are defined for design and construction services (Part G: Section 2.7 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). RH Price Inc. has committed 21.25% ($337,280) of the total contract for Phase 1 Design-Build Services to the following certified firms:
§ GDC Supplies Equipment & Contracting LLC (SBE, MBE) ($122,500) (traffic control field services)
§ Hinde Engineering Inc. (SBE) ($73,780) (traffic control plans)
§ Yellow Duck Marketing LLC (SBE) ($48,000) (communications)
§ Capstone Civil Engineering Inc. (SBE, MBE) ($40,000) (geotechnical)
§ JAAMCO Drain Cleaning & Video Inspection Inc. (SBE) ($38,000) (cctv)
§ Avioimage Mapping Services (SBE) ($15,000) (aerial topography)
MWSBE goals will be refined as the City works through the GMP process. The request for Council approval of the GMP, at a later date, will also include a determination of the MWSBE goals for the entire project.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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