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Charlotte Water is the largest public water and wastewater utility in the Carolinas, serving more than a million customers in Charlotte and the greater Mecklenburg County, including the towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville, Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius.

Charlotte Water awards contracts related to the improvement, maintenance, and construction of the City’s water and wastewater main systems, treatment plant upgrades and expansions, and equipment purchases. Businesses can engage with us through water bids, water RFPs, and various water contracting opportunities. Additionally, numerous contracts are awarded for commodities and services ranging from engineering to landscaping, including water treatment contracts and other water-related services.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 01/28/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Utility Management System Consultant

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19424
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-04
  • Last Updated: 01/28/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 2026-02-04 Utility Management System Consultant

Charlotte Water Customer Service is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide services in support of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to replace the current workforce management system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19422
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-30
  • Last Updated: 01/28/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-30 2026-01-30 Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning Services

Charlotte Water is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pressure washing services for various facilities and surfaces owned or maintained by Charlotte Water. This scope of work outlines the requirements, specifications, and expectations for pressure washing services to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of its properties.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2027-02-01 2027-02-01 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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-19834
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19832
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19838
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19828
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19830
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

This construction contract will replace existing diesel pumps with electric submersible pumps. This will be done at three locations at the existing stormwater outfall locations. The project will also include installation of permanent discharge piping at stormwater outfall 1. This will require electrical duct bank along with wiring and all necessary components to power the pumps.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Chemical Feed Piping Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19826
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Lee Dukes Chemical Feed Piping Replacement

This construction contract will be for the replacement of the chemical feed piping at the Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant. The piping replacement will pertain primarily to the chlorine feed system and the alum feeds.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Ashe Plantation Lift Station

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19822
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2027-05-01 2027-05-01 Ashe Plantation Lift Station

This contract will be for the construction of a 250,000 gallon-per-day duplex lift station and demolition of the existing wastewater treatment package plant. Included will be the construction of an emergency containment basin, upsizing of an existing gravity sewer, installation of a portion of an 8″ force main, new wet well. Owner plans to procure pumps and standby generator for the project.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lift Station Improvements Phase III

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19824
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Lift Station Improvements Phase III

This construction contract is for various improvements and rehabilitation needs at six of our lift station sites. General improvements will include reck-mounted control cabinets at grade level, new submersible pressure transducers, new wet well level floats, installation of a magnetic flow meter in a precast vault with a bypass on the existing force main.