Title
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Filters and Pump Station Improvements
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $1,125,105.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc. for the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide new vital infrastructure for the McAlpine Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ On September 9, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two bids were received.
- N.C. General Statute Section 143-132 prohibits municipalities from awarding construction contracts over $500,000 without receiving at least three competitive bids from the initial advertisement of the contract. The city may subsequently award the contract even if re-advertisements result in fewer than three competitive bids.
§ On October 6, 2022, the ITB was re-issued; two bids were received.
§ Gilbert Engineering Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2023.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte 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 provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan