Title
Large Water Meter Installation and Replacement
Action
Action:
A. Reject the low-bid submitted by Classic City Mechanical, Inc. for large water meter installation and replacement,
B. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. for large water meter installation and replacement for an initial term of two years, and
C. 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):
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Steve Miller, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ The contract will install approximately 200 3-inch through 12-inch Ultrasonic water meters per year to replace existing mechanical compound meters that are not compatible with Charlotte Water’s current and future automated reading systems or are no longer supported by the manufacturer.
§ On April 27, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; five bids were received.
§ Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $600,000.
§ The low-bid of $490,275.50 submitted by Classic City Mechanical, Inc. was found not to be responsible for failing to meet the established qualification requirements.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan