Title
Airport Environmental Consulting Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for environmental consulting services for an initial term of three years:
* S&ME Inc.,
* Hart & Hickman, PC,
* HDR Engineering, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* Aviation uses environmental consultation services for various environmental assessments, environmental emergency response, abatement and remedial services, stormwater management, and sediment control in support of Airport improvement and expansion projects.
* On March 23, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); twelve responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the City's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* Total estimated annual expenditures across all contracts are $150,000.
* This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Prime Consultants will negotiate CBI participation on a task order basis as scopes of work are assigned for the following certified firms:
Hart & Hickman
* Enviro-Equipment Inc. (WBE, SBE) (Specialized Equipment Rental)
* Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE) (Environmental Remediation Services)
* Sweetwater Utility Exploration, LLC (WBE, SBE) (Subsurface Utility Location & Excavation)
* Carolinas Soil Investigations, LLC (SBE) (Environmental Drilling Services)
HDR
* CES Group Engineering (WBE) (Surveyor and Utility Locator)
* Enviro - Equipment, Inc. (WBE, SBE) (Field Equipment Rental and Remediation ...
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