Title
McMullen Creek Interceptor and Sub-area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract for up to $1,247,008 with Brown and Caldwell for the McMullen Creek Interceptor and sub-area sanitary sewer improvements engineering services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will include engineering services for sewer improvements in the McMullen Creek Basin, serving the area from Independence Boulevard to the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (Council Districts 5, 6, and 7).
§ These improvements are based on a basin study which identified and prioritized future improvements based on pipe conditions and current and future sewer needs, as well as identified design, bid phase, and engineering construction services.
§ On April 14, 2016, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ Brown and Caldwell 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.
§ On July 25, 2016, Council approved the initial contract for the basin study.
§ Construction phase services for these improvements are estimated to be presented to Council for approval in the first quarter of 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). Brown and Caldwell has committed 36.89% ($460,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ Pipe Pros, LLC (SBE) ($460,000) (closed-circuit television)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan
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