FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction - Contract 1

Charlotte Water is seeking sealed bids for the FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction - Contract 1, a comprehensive infrastructure project spanning Mecklenburg County and Charlotte City in North Carolina. The procurement involves an undetermined number of individual water and sewer infrastructure projects, including extensions, replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer installations, water distribution system reliability improvements, and sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by November 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. to the Contracts Administration Section located at 5100 Brookshire Boulevard. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:30 A.M., which is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Bidding documents can be obtained through Richa Graphics via multiple contact methods, including email, phone, physical locations, and an online plan room. The project requires detailed unit pricing for various infrastructure tasks, including pipe installations of different sizes and depths, using methods such as open cut, horizontal directional drilling, dry bore, and punch/drill techniques. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for common items, water infrastructure, and sanitary sewer infrastructure, with a 5% contingency built into the total contract bid.

The City of Charlotte demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and small business participation, establishing Minority and Women Enterprise (MBE and WBE) goals of 10.00% and 7.00% respectively. Bidders have a 24-hour opportunity after bid opening to increase MWBE participation by submitting a finalized CBI Utilization Form, and must maintain the firms initially listed on the Utilization Form. Prime contractors may be required to self-report their MWBE participation. The procurement is governed by North Carolina laws and regulations, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must use the Bonfire Procurement Portal (https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com) for registration and solicitation access, though actual bid submissions must follow the specific instructions in the Invitation to Bid. While specific budget allocations are not explicitly stated, the extensive itemization and contingency provisions suggest a flexible and comprehensive approach to infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. Technical support for the procurement process is available through Bonfire's help forum, support email (Support@GoBonfire.com), and phone (1-800-354-8010).