Title
Coulwood and Valley Haven Stream Restoration Projects
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,151,000 with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. for Phase 1 Services for the Coulwood Stream Restoration Progressive Design-Build Project, and
B. Approve a contract in the amount of $1,193,100 with North State Environmental, Inc. for Phase 1 Services for the Valley Haven Stream Restoration Progressive Design-Build Project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Matt Gustis, Storm Water Services
Explanation
* Services for each project consist of survey, geotechnical investigations, wetland assessments, design plan production, easement acquisition services, and associated permitting.
* The city's primary goal is to maximize environmental benefit while creating conditions that will also yield mitigation credits.
* Stream restoration projects are ideal candidates for the design-build method as compared with the low-bid build delivery method. This delivery method allows for field design changes during construction, which are a critical component for a successful stream restoration project.
* On October 15, 2021, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four responses were received.
* Wildlands Engineering, Inc. and North State Environmental, Inc. were the best qualified firms to meet the city's needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
* The city's design-build delivery method is in conformance with NC General Statute Section 143-128.1(a) and consistent with the Design-Build Institute of America best practices.
* Prior to construction, amendments to these contracts will be brought to City Council following negotiation of the guaranteed maximum price. The contract amendments will include all costs to complete the projects through construction, warranty, and required mitigation monitoring.
Action A
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