Title
CATS Bridge Inspection Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with HNTB, Inc. for the inspection of bridges, culverts, and other structures for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for one, three-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Kelly Goforth, CATS
Jill Brim, CATS
Explanation:
§ The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) mandates that bridges and culverts be inspected every two years and other structures be inspected every three years.
- Bridges and other structures are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
- CATS bridge inspections were most recently completed between March 2023 and October 2024.
§ This contract will also include design services and construction management of any needed repairs related to these inspections.
§ On January 7, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); four responses were received.
§ HNTB, Inc. best meets the city’s needs based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for professional services in response to the RFQ requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $686,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion:
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process. HNTB Inc. has committed 13.00% ($267,540) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WBE) ($267,540) (inspection and design services)
Fiscal Note:
Funding: CATS Capital Investment Plan