Title
Water and Sanitary Sewer Repair Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with DiCon Consulting, PC (SBE) for water and sanitary sewer repair inspection services 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 provide water and sanitary sewer repair inspection services throughout the Charlotte Water system.
§ On November 12, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ DiCon Consulting, PC best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $450,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
DiCon Consulting, PC is a City-certified SBE.
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 provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan