Title
Right of Way Acquisition Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with O. R. Colan Associates, LLC for right of way acquisition services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Tony Korolos, General Services
Explanation
§ This contract will provide right of way real estate acquisition services for Storm Water Services Capital Investment Plan projects.
§ On August 13, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); eight responses were received.
§ O. R. Colan Associates, 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
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business Inclusion Policy).
O. R. Colan Associates, LLC has committed 25% ($975,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Michael Ryan Realty, Inc. dba Carolina Right of Way (SBE) ($585,000) (negotiations and acquisition services)
§ Hearns Real Estate Solutions, LLC (MBE) ($390,000) (negotiations and acquisition services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Capital Investment Plan