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Engineering Services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Program
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for up to $1,900,000 with Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC for engineering services for the Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Program.
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Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation:
§ This contract provides planning and design; construction drawings and specifications; and, as applicable, construction management for the Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Program. This Program replaces and rehabilitates approximately 20 miles of water and sewer pipe annually.
§ The contract enables Charlotte Water’s effort to reduce sanitary sewer overflows, maintain good water quality, and provide sufficient fire hydrant flows throughout its service area.
§ On October 10, 2018, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); two proposals were received.
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC 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.
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). Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC, a City SBE, has committed 10.00% ($190,000) to the following certified firms:
§ Dicon Consulting (SBE) ($85,000) (field inspection)
§ Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (SBE, WBE) ($75,000) (environmental assessment)
§ Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) ($15,000) (design services)
§ Landtec Surveying, Inc. (SBE) ($15,000) (surveying)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan