Monroe Road Streetscape Project

The City of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is soliciting bids for the Monroe Road Streetscape Project (Project Number 269-2026-170), a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative designed to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility. The procurement covers approximately 0.83 miles as a base bid, with an optional 0.18-mile bid alternate, and includes specific improvements such as installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon, shared-use paths, drainage upgrades, and midblock pedestrian crossings. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Charlotte City Hall (Room 266), though attendance is not required for bidding. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal at https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com by February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening occurring simultaneously via Microsoft Teams. Contractors must be properly licensed under North Carolina state law and prepared to provide comprehensive streetscape construction services that meet the city's specific infrastructure and safety enhancement specifications.

The project contains specific participation requirements under the City's Charlotte Business INClusion Program, mandating 7% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation and 15% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Bidders must complete and submit a Restricted Data Confidentiality Agreement before obtaining bidding documents, indicating strict data handling protocols will be in effect. The estimated project cost range is between $5,000,000 and $9,999,999, with a required 5% bid security for bids equaling or exceeding $300,000. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with confidentiality requirements and have the technical capability to execute complex urban infrastructure improvements. Questions regarding the project can be submitted through the Procurement Portal at least seven calendar days before the bid due date, with specific contact points provided: Jordan Politowicz (Contracts Administrator) can be reached at (980) 420-4986 or Jordan.Politowicz@charlottenc.gov, and Joshua Burrus is available for questions about the Charlotte Business INClusion Program at Joshua.Burrus@charlottenc.gov.