Building Sewer Relining Services

Charlotte Water, a department of the City of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, is seeking qualified contractors to provide trenchless relining services for building sewer drain lines six inches in diameter or smaller in industrial and administrative facilities. The Request for Proposals (RFP) FY26-RFP-19 aims to rehabilitate aging building sewers, extend service life, reduce infiltration/exfiltration, and restore reliable service without full pipe replacement. Contractors must hold a North Carolina or South Carolina Plumbing License and will be evaluated on qualifications, experience, proposed solution and approach, cost-effectiveness, and acceptance of contract terms. The proposal submissions are due on December 2, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with an anticipated City Council contract award on January 12, 2026, and services expected to commence on February 15, 2026. The scope of work includes installing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners, conducting pre- and post-installation inspections, reinstating service connections, and restoring any disturbed surfaces.

The procurement includes a Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) program that promotes opportunities for Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) with a significant business presence in the Charlotte Combined Statistical Area. Contractors are required to complete an MWSBE Utilization Form, documenting their efforts to include City-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) in the contracting process. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Contractors must also submit a comprehensive Contractor Safety Assessment Form, providing documentation of safety training, OSHA summaries, insurance certificates, and safety protocols. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure is based on unit prices for actual quantities of work completed, with proposal prices remaining firm for 180 calendar days from the proposal due date. The contract will be funded through the city's annual budget, with a non-appropriation clause that allows termination if funds are not allocated.