Mallard Creek WRRF NPW Filter System

Charlotte Water is soliciting bids for the supply of new pressurized strainer-type filters to be integrated into the existing non-potable water system at the Mallard Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility, with installation handled under a separate contract. The solicitation, numbered FY26-ITB-10, was posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, and is managed under the NAICS code 221320 by the City of Charlotte within North Carolina. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire Procurement Portal, including a comprehensive Operation and Maintenance Manual structured into three bound volumes and an electronic PDF, along with supporting documentation such as specifications, shop drawings, factory and field test reports, quality programs, bill of materials, and assembly ratings. The contract requires full compliance with industry standards including UL 508A, NEMA 4X 316 stainless steel enclosures, NFPA 70 and 70E, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA, with all equipment to be delivered FOB destination, undamaged and ready for use. Packaging and labeling must include City purchase order and department identification, sequential carton numbering, and solvent-resistant wiring tags with clear origin and destination data; nameplates for devices must be laminated plastic with black lettering on white background, secured with stainless steel screws, and control panels must bear a UL 508A label. Vendors must certify their status as a Small, Minority-owned, or Woman-owned Business Enterprise using the M/W/SBE Utilization Form, provide proof of compliance with non-discrimination laws, submit a 10-year history of discrimination complaints if applicable, and affirm adherence to E-Verify, North Carolina investment restrictions, and environmental protocols like SPCC or ISO 14001. All personnel must pass criminal background checks covering the past seven years, undergo annual recertification, and complete confidentiality training to access City facilities and sensitive information, with subcontractors bound by the same requirements. No changes in subcontracting or assignment are permitted without prior written approval. The City retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the delivery point, with rejection rights for non-conforming items, and will pay undisputed invoices within 30 days of receipt via electronic submission to cocap@charlottenc.gov. Funding is contingent on annual appropriation by the City Council, and the City reserves the right to award multiple contracts or