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Commissioner Philbeck - Public Works - To Approve the Qualifications Based Selection of Buxton Environmental and Authorize the County Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement to Provide Geological Services for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division
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STAFF CONTACT
Dan Ziehm, PE - Public Works - 704-862-6795
BUDGET IMPACT
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No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Solid Waste and Recycling Division is committed to providing a safe, economical, and environmentally sensitive waste facility for the citizens and businesses of Gaston County that meets or exceeds all applicable state and/or federal regulations. As part of our everyday operations, this division requires general geological services for items such as routine groundwater, stormwater, surface water, methane and leachate monitoring, drafting, and other technical assistance as needed.
North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §143-64.31 requires the initial solicitation and evaluation of firms to perform architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management at-risk services, and design-build services (collectively design services) to be based on qualifications and without regard to fee. Solid Waste and Recycling Division staff developed a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet in accordance with the statutory requirements and publicly advertised beginning April 18, 2022. Three Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) were received by the posted deadline of May 4, 2022. The selection committee was comprised of 5 Public Works staff who reviewed each SOQ submitted and selected Buxton Environmental as the most qualified firm.
Approval of this Board Action authorizes the County Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement for professional geological services.
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