Construction Administration & Inspection Services-Mallard Creek WWRF Solids Handling Improvement Project

Charlotte Water is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified engineering companies to provide Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Mallard Creek Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WWRF) Solids Handling Improvement Project in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This procurement involves comprehensive oversight of a major solids handling improvement initiative that includes installation of spiral heat exchangers, recirculation pumps, sludge transfer pumps, feed pumps, hot water feed pumps, gas treatment systems, a new waste biogas flare, a new electrical house, new boiler building and boilers, digester building improvements (trench drains, doors, guardrails, handrails, hoists, concrete repairs, HVAC systems, water piping, and vents), and full rehabilitation of existing drying beds. The project is being procured following completion of condition assessments, optimization and reliability studies, and final design phases, with construction anticipated to be bid in summer 2026. Proposers must submit their qualifications through the Bonfire Procurement Portal at https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com, with a deadline of June 8, 2026. The procurement was posted on April 30, 2026, and all submission questions must be submitted electronically through the Vendor Discussions section of the portal. Evaluation criteria and award information are contained in the detailed RFQ document (6-Construction Admin Inspection Svs- Mallard Solids RFQ.pdf).

Respondents must comply with local Certified Business Enterprise (CBI) Participation Plan requirements demonstrating the use of qualified minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprise subconsultants on the project. All proposers and subcontractors must complete required certifications including the Certification Regarding Debarment, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, and E-Verify Certification; companies with 25 or more employees in North Carolina must verify work authorization for newly hired employees through the E-Verify program, while smaller companies must ensure compliance by their qualifying subcontractors. The procurement documents do not specify award values, budget ranges, contract duration, or identify any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. All interested vendors must register through the Bonfire portal and allow several days prior to the June 8, 2026 deadline to complete submission activities, with technical support available through Bonfire's help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us, email at Support@GoBonfire.com, or telephone at 1-800-354-8010.