Title
Storm Water Channel Cleaning Services Fiscal Year 2021
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Bell’s Tree Service, Inc. for Storm Water Channel Cleaning 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Susan Tolan, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ This contract is part of an ongoing maintenance program to remove and dispose of debris in existing storm water channels within the city limits of Charlotte.
§ Each request is investigated and prioritized based on the severity of potential property flooding.
§ This contract will address approximately 120-150 locations per year. The number of locations vary depending on the nature and extent of the blockages actually removed.
§ On September 24, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); seven responses were received.
§ Bell’s Tree Service, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $420,000.
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.
This contract meets the provision of (a) No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Services Operating Budget