Trunk Sewer Stream Bank Repairs

Charlotte Water is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firms to provide professional services for the Trunk Sewer Stream Bank Repairs Project in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The project seeks a multidisciplinary professional engineering consulting firm licensed in North Carolina to prepare recommendations for proactively protecting infrastructure from stream erosion and responding to emergencies. Specific deliverables include potential feasibility studies, detailed construction drawings, and specifications for stream bank stabilization, stream restoration, and wastewater main repair and relocation. The selected firm will be expected to utilize natural channel design approaches where feasible and provide comprehensive infrastructure protection strategies. Key dates for this procurement include a November 13, 2025 deadline for questions, with SOQ packages due on November 20, 2025 at 2 p.m., and selection anticipated between December 2025 and January 2026. Evaluation will likely focus on the firm's technical expertise, experience with similar infrastructure projects, and ability to meet the complex engineering requirements of stream and wastewater infrastructure protection.

The procurement emphasizes the Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) Program, which promotes competition and economic growth by encouraging participation of minority, women, and small business enterprises. While the specific Minority/Women/Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) aspirational goal was not explicitly stated, the documentation requires detailed documentation of minority and women-owned business participation. The contract will be structured as an indefinite quantity agreement with no minimum purchase requirement, with task orders initiated through purchase orders by the City. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in professional liability, automobile liability, and commercial general liability coverage, along with workers' compensation insurance. Potential bidders must complete several mandatory certifications, including E-Verify compliance, debarment verification, and anti-lobbying certifications. Contractors must also be prepared to demonstrate their legal and ethical standing, with potential disqualification for previous violations or unethical business practices. While no specific contract value was mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a potentially significant engineering services contract focused on critical infrastructure maintenance and protection.