Title
Water and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Repairs
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC (SBE) for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure repairs for an initial term of one year, 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
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Scott Clark, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will be used for emergency repair services for water and sanitary sewer pipes that have been damaged and to supplement Charlotte Water crews in performing routine repairs.
§ When applicable, the city will seek reimbursement for this work from third parties who cause damage.
§ On January 6, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,498,379.
§ Possible price adjustments will be based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Fuller & Co. Construction, LLC is a city certified SBE.
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.
This contract meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan and Charlotte Water Operating Budget