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Bid Award - Marshville Elevated Tank Interior Coating Project
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Award contract to Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $504,400.00; 2) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the agreement, and iii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion; and 3) adopt Resolution Providing Notice of Construction of the Marshville Elevated Tank Interior Coating Project construction.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
January 6, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-881 - Approved GHD Consulting Services, Inc. Task Order 8677-01 for engineering design services.
BACKGROUND:
The Capital Improvement Program for Union County Water (UCW), as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners, includes an annual allocation for the refurbishment of elevated water storage tanks. The project will include the interior coating of the 1 million gallon Marshville Elevated Tank located on Highway 74 near Marshville. Included in the refurbishment will be the replacement and upgrade of interior and exterior ladders in addition to repair and upgrade of the roof and vent.
On November 6, 2025, the Procurement Department partnered with the Union County Water to issue an Invitation for Bid - IFB 2026-038. On December 18, 2025, seven (7) bids for the title project were received and processed. All bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by GHD Consulting Services, Inc. The bids (not including alternates) ranged from $328,900.00 to $1,103,275.50; staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Maguire Iron, Inc., in the base bid amount of $328,900.00 and include bid alternate items 2A through 7A in the amount of $175,500.00 for a total award of $504,400.00. The bid alternate items are to improve overall safety of the tank by addressing the repair and refurbishment of ladders, roof, and vent systems of the elevated storage tank. Note that Maguire Iron, Inc. remains the lowest responsive, responsible bidder when considering the base bid and selected bid alternates.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available within the adopted capital account 60184135 Marshville Elevated Tank Interior to support the construction contract amount of $504,400.00 with Maguire Iron, Inc.