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Manhole Inspection Services Contract, RFP15-002
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DATE OF BOCC MEETING: March 9, 2015
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a standard service contract in the amount of $78,750.00 with Hydrostructures, PA for Manhole Inspection Services for the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant sewer collection system. Approximately 2,250 sewer manholes within the county's collection system will be inspected, assessed, photographed and labeled. This information is used to determine how to prioritize sewers for rehabilitation. The initial term of the contract is from March 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016; with the option to renew by the County for four (4) successive one (1) year periods, under the same terms and conditions.
On November 7, 2014, Durham County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 15-002). The RFP was mailed to interested vendors, advertised in local newspapers, and published on the Durham County website. Eight (8) proposals were received on December 11, 2014. The proposal review team determined that the Hydrostructures, PA proposal offered the best value and met the proposal requirements. In review of the M/WBE participation for this project, participation goals for African American participation were achieved. Hydrostructures, PA will has entered into an agreement with Bree & Associates, an African American owned business, to subcontract 7.20 percent of the work.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: The condition assessment of the sewer collection system provides for the efficient use of sewer rehabilitation funds and minimizes the risk of sanitary sewer overflows. This contract is in accordance with the Durham County Strategic Plan Goal of Accountable, Efficient & Visionary Government and Environmental Stewardship.
RESOURCE PERSONS: Joe Pearce, PE, Utility Division Manager, and Walter Credle, PE, Project Manager
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