Brunswick County Board of Commissioners ACTION AGENDA ITEM May 3, 2021

Action Item # V. - 11.

Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to approve the Professional Services Agreement for Architectural, Engineering and/or Surveying Services with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $243,900 for engineering services associated with the 2021 Comprehensive Water Treatment & Distribution System Master Plan and approve an associated budget amendment.

In an effort to better serve the community’s water needs and allow staff to more efficiently manage resources, Brunswick County Public Utilities solicited engineering firms to produce a county-wide water master plan report.  The project goal is to develop a master plan that enables the County to strategically plan and budget for the future operation, maintenance, and capital improvements necessary to keep the system up-to-date and functioning properly as the system and population grows.  The project is to provide long-range planning for a 20-year period.  The last county-wide master plan was conducted in 2006.

Requests for Qualifications were requested via County standard procedures and were received from the following firms: CDM Smith, Inc., Dewberry Engineering, Inc., WithersRavenel, Inc., and Timmons Group.  The selection committee selected CDM Smith, Inc., based on qualifications and experience with similar projects. A final scope of work for the project has been negotiated and is attached.

Staff recommends approval of the proposed contract with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $243,900.