Title
Injection Grouting and Pipe Lining Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Nu-Pipe, LLC for grouting and pipe lining services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, 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
Mike Davis, Storm Water Services
Logan Oliver, Storm Water Services
Explanation
§ Injection grouting and cured-in-place pipe lining are trenchless technologies that are used to repair and/or rehabilitate storm drainage infrastructure to maximize and extend the useful life of the system.
§ On July 19, 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); four responses were received.
§ Nu-Pipe, LLC meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
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.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Storm Water Operating Budget