Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit System Upgrades
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $4,960,000 to the lowest responsive bidder The Harper Corporation-General Contractors for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit System Upgrades project.
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Staff Resource(s):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide an improved grit removal system for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ The grit removal system is a critical component of the wastewater treatment process and these upgrades will minimize maintenance and ensure the reliability of plant operations.
§ On September 30, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
- G.S. 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On October 24, 2019, the city re-issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ The Harper Corporation-General Contractors was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by the first quarter of 2021.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 8.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 9.24%
The Harper Corporation-General Contractors met the established subcontracting goal and has committed 9.24% ($458,428) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s) (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ CITI, LLC (MBE) ($377,678) (instrumentation)
§ HG Global Services, Inc. (SBE) ($80,750) (structural metals)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan
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