Title
Flow Monitoring Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Frazier Engineering, P.A. for flow monitoring services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Keri Cantrell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provided for the installation, maintenance, and relocation of permanent and temporary sanitary sewer flow monitors and manhole monitoring devices. The measurement of sanitary sewer flows and levels is required to manage the sanitary sewer system.
§ On August 28, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.
§ Frazier Engineering, P.A. meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $750,000.
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