Title
Construction Administration and Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for construction administration and inspection services for an initial term of two years:
* Black & Veatch International Company,
* DiCon Consulting, PC (SBE),
* Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE),
* HDR, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, two-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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
* These contracts will provide construction administration and inspection services to ensure projects meet construction plans and specification requirements.
* On May 26, 2022, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); nine proposals were received.
* The companies selected were determined to be 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.
* Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $2,000,000.
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). A 10.00% MSBE subcontracting goal in aggregate has been committed. The companies have identified the following certified firms to be utilized as the project evolves:
Black & Veatch International Company
* Capstone Civil Engineering Group, Inc. (MBE, SBE) (geotechnical, materials testing, inspection, and blast monitoring)
* Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) (geotechnical, materials testing, inspection)
* Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc. (SBE) (electrical engineering)
* Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE) (surveying)
* Tidemark Land Services, Inc. (SBE) (surveying...
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