Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Process Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $33,236,220 to the lowest responsive bidder State Utility Contractors, Inc. for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Waste Activated Sludge Equalization, Blending, and Odor Control Improvements Construction project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* This contract will provide upgrades to several facilities at the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
* Primary components include construction of a new waste activated sludge (WAS) equalization structure, pump station, and a new odor control system and duct work.
* The project is needed to allow for equalization and multi-plant blending of WAS for future enhancements in biosolids treatment.
* On September 16, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
* State Utility Contractors, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by first quarter 2024.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Established MBE Goal: 2.00%
Committed MBE Goal: 1.13%
State Utility Contractors, Inc. failed to meet the established MBE subcontracting goal but earned the minimum Good Faith Effort Points (Part B: Section 5 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). State Utility Contractors has committed $374,867 or approximately 0.98% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
* CITI, LLC (MBE) ($324,867) (instrumentation and SCADA)
* Buffkin Trucking, Inc. (MBE, SBE) ($35,000) (hauling)
* Rhythms Welding, LLC (MBE) ($15,000) (welding)
Established SBE Goal: 2.00%
Committed SBE Goal: 5.81%
State Utility Contractors, Inc. exceeded the established SBE subcontracting goal and has committed $1,932,250 or approximately 5.81% of the total contract amount to...
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