Title
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Fire Alarm System Replacement
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,787,666 to the lowest responsive bidder The Harper Corporation - General Contractors for the Franklin Water Treatment Plant Fire Alarm System Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide for fire alarm system replacement at various Franklin Water Treatment Plant facilities (Council District 2).
§ On June 30, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was 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 July 28, 2020, the ITB was re-issued; one bid was received.
§ The Harper Corporation - General Contractors was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2021.
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