Water Sewer Infrastructure Construction-Contract #2

The City of Charlotte, through Charlotte Water, is soliciting sealed bids for the FY27 Water Sewer Infrastructure Construction - Contract #2 (Solicitation Number FY27-ITBCon-26). This project involves an undetermined number of individual assignments managed by the Project Engineer, focusing on water and sewer extensions, replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer installation, water distribution system reliability improvements, and sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects. Key technical requirements include the installation of various PVC and ductile iron pipes, water main connections, irrigation services, and internal CCTV inspections of new sewer mains and laterals. Bidders must provide pricing for various mobilization types, rock excavation, and site restoration activities, including a 10 percent contingency of the total combined bid. Bids are due by November 3, 2026, and must be submitted according to the Invitation to Bid instructions, as submissions through the Bonfire procurement portal are strictly prohibited. The contract requires a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 9.00 percent, with a 24-hour window provided after bid opening for those who have not yet met the goal to submit a finalized CBI Utilization Form. Additionally, SBE primes counting self-performance must provide a Letter of Intent. Awarded contractors are required to maintain 3 million dollars in commercial or public liability insurance, and all work must comply with North Carolina laws and regulations.