Title
Valve Assessment and Rehabilitation Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Kemp Construction, Inc. for valve assessment and rehabilitation services for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, 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
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will facilitate the assessment and rehabilitation of existing water and sanitary sewer valves. Rehabilitation will extend the service life of valves and limit service disruptions.
§ On October 26, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two responses were received.
§ Kemp Construction, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $120,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, 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