Title
Underground Locating Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with USIC Locating Services LLC for underground locating services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments 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
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide additional resources that will supplement Charlotte Water staff with performing underground locating service requests.
§ Currently, Charlotte Water responds to approximately 355,000 locate service requests annually, and as construction and telecommunication needs increase and infrastructure upgrades continue, these requests are anticipated to increase.
§ To prevent property damage and human injury, the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act (e.g., NC 811) requires Charlotte Water to locate its underground infrastructure prior to excavation activities commencing.
§ On March 13, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ USIC Locating Services LLC best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget