Title
Process Improvements Study for Irwin Creek and Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $556,777 with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for professional engineering services for a process improvements study for the Irwin Creek and Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* This contract will provide professional engineering services to evaluate and provide recommendations for process improvements at the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) (Council District 3) and the Sugar Creek WWTP (Council District 6).
* Infrastructure and equipment associated with disinfection and pumping processes are nearing the end of their useful lives.
* Due to the need to address the aging infrastructure, a study will be commissioned to identify process improvements and technology advancements that can be incorporated into each project to improve the overall performance of the plants.
* On September 25, 2018, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three proposals were received.
* HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas 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.
* Conditional on the study's findings, City Council may be asked to approve a design contract or alternative project delivery contract in third quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the firm is selected for this services contract (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas has committed 10.06% ($56,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
* CriTek Engineering Group, P.C. (SBE, MBE) ($31,000) (condition assessment services)
* Capst...
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