Title
Water Distribution System Master Plan
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $2,388,000 with Black & Veatch for the water distribution system master plan, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Keri Cantrell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide a water distribution system master plan, which is a system-wide effort to create a strategic framework and long-term investment plan for water distribution and treatment needs.
§ The plan will provide growth projections, a current system evaluation, and identify projected needs to support the Charlotte Water service area’s continuous growth.
§ On August 18, 2022, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); six responses were received.
§ Black & Veatch is the best qualified firm to meet the city’s needs on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification of professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2025.
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 has been committed and Black & Veatch has identified the following firms to be utilized as the project evolves:
§ Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC (SBE) (field testing program)
§ Stewart Engineering, Inc. (MBE) (demand projections and GIS support)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Investment Plan