Title
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract in the amount of $66,741,735.00 to the lowest responsive bidder Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. for the Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements project, and
B. Approve a contract for $1,640,000.00 with Hazen and Sawyer for engineering services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Carl Wilson, Charlotte Water
Explanation
Action A
* This project is for installing new piping, valves, and fittings at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant (WTP) (Council District 2) to optimize the treatment process. The project also includes repairs to existing facilities and the addition of a new chemical feed system.
* On May 5, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); one bid was 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 June 15, 2023, the ITB was re-issued.; one bid was received.
* Sanders Utility Construction Co., Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
* The project is anticipated to be complete by the second quarter 2025.
Action B
* This contract provides engineering services for construction administration and inspection services.
* On December 14, 2020, Council approved a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for the design of the Franklin WTP Clearwell Improvements project. The approval included the selection of Hazen and Sawyer for future phases of work on the project, including the current contract request for construction related engineering services for the project.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Action A
Established MWSBE Goal: 6.00%
Committed MWSBE Goal: 6.00%
Sanders Util...
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