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Authorization of Design-Build Project Delivery Method - Crooked Creek WRF Building & Site Improvements
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Division Director, 704-283-3651
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Authorize design-build as the project delivery method for the Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Building and Site Improvements project, having concluded that design-build is the best option for completing the project and 2) establish the criteria for determining the circumstances under which the design-build method is appropriate for the Crooked Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Building and Site project (outlined in the attachment for this item).
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) August 17, 2020, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 6 - Approved Moseley Architects, P.C. Task Order 2020-01 for engineering design, permitting, and bidding services.
2) March 21, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-179 - Approved rejection of all bids received on January 27, 2022 for construction of the project.
3) September 18, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-644 - Approved rejection of all bids received on June 29, 2023 for construction of the project.
BACKGROUND:
The Capital Improvement Program earmarks funds for office, storage, and maintenance facilities at Union County Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs), vital for their long-term operation. The Crooked Creek WRF requires additional space and storage to support its operations. Originally, the project proposed a 1,200 square foot modular office structure with four offices, a 1,100 square foot pre-engineered metal storage building, and associated site improvements.
Despite two rounds of bidding, only one bid was received each time, failing to meet the requirement of three responsive bidders. During the re-bid rounds, again only one bid was received which met the minimum requirement for a project re-bid but the bids were rejected due to exceeding available funds.
Given the...
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