Title
Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $2,921,814.50 to the lowest responsive bidder Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc. for the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide improvements to the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in Council District 3.
§ These improvements include new roofing, concrete repairs, and installation of new equipment.
§ On March 31, 2021, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by third quarter 2022.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MSBE Goal: 5.00%
Committed MSBE Goal: 9.49%
Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc. exceeded the established subcontracting goal and has committed 9.49% ($277,157) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms (Part B: Section 3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Superior Mechanical Systems, Inc. (MBE) ($138,667) (HVAC)
§ CITI, LLC (MBE) ($138,490) (instrumentation)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan