Title
Wastewater Master Plan
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $1,600,000 with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas for the wastewater master plan, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Keri Cantrell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
• This contract will provide a wastewater master plan, which is a system-wide effort to create a framework and long-term investment roadmap for wastewater collection and treatment needs.
§ This plan will provide strategic vision and prioritization of capital projects ensuring efficient and cost-effective project delivery of both existing and new projects and programs. The plan will implement innovative tools to aid in improving system performance, continuing to meet regulatory requirements, and serving system-wide growth and development.
§ On May 23, 2019, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); three responses were received.
§ HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas 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.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2020.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1 (h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas has committed 11.25% ($180,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) ($145,000) (flow monitoring, hydraulic monitoring support)
§ CriTek Engineering Group, P.C. (SBE, MBE) ($35,000) (field data analysis)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan