Biosolids Management Contract Research and Solicitation Development Consulting Services

Charlotte Water is seeking professional consulting services to assist with the evaluation and development of a new biosolids and residuals management contract. Charlotte Water aims to review how other municipalities or authorities structure and administer biosolids management contracts to identify best practices and innovative approaches. Findings from this research will guide the development of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure biosolids handling, marketing, hauling, and disposal/reuse services that best meet Charlotte Water’s operational and strategic goals. Charlotte Water will have production of Class A biosolids, Class B biosolids, and water residuals, and is looking for ways to maximize the beneficial use of all products.

On-Call Communication Services

Charlotte Water is seeking on-call, as-needed communication, public relations, and strategic advisory services with multiple companies.

FY27-30 On-Call Miscellaneous Engineering Services

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is the largest water and wastewater utility in North Carolina, serving approximately 311,000 customer accounts. The agency owns and operates multiple water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and extensive water and sewer lines throughout Mecklenburg County.

CLTWater requires consulting engineers to assist with various on-call projects related to the infrastructure described above. These projects are often small in scope and typically require immediate attention. Because these services are on-call, companies should be able to provide engineering design and construction support within 48 hours of receiving notice.

CLTWater will review qualifications and select qualified on-call consultants for the specialties listed in the following paragraph. CLTWater does not expect Proposers to submit qualifications for all specialties.

Charlotte Water will select Companies for the following on-call specialties:

  • Industrial and commercial electrical engineering, analysis, generation, and distribution
  • Water and wastewater conveyance systems analysis, system modeling, planning and engineering
  • Water and wastewater treatment plant engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Civil/site engineering
  • Building engineering – plumbing, HVAC, roofing systems, fire suppression systems and architectural services.

McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at McDowell Wastewater Treatment PLant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

This project will include the installation of 39 new valves inside of the 24 MOD. The existing valves have reached their useful life. These valves have been purchased separately by Charlotte Water.

Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

This project will include the replacement of the 30″ influent pump station knife gate valves at the discharge header with new plug valves. Additional piping that is failing will need to be replaced along with valve actuators and electrical components. Replacement of malfunctioning gates will also need to be replaced.

Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

This construction contract is for the replacement of the Alum Bulk Storage tanks at the Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant. The project will also include replacement of the existing piping between the day tanks and the bulk storage and the piping between the bulk storage tank to the delivery fill location.