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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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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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19820
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

This will be an Invitation to Bid to procure and install a new belt filter press conveyor system at Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The work will also include demolition and removal of the existing system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19815
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-12
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-12 2026-01-12 Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

This Contract will be for Owner’s Advisor services the upcoming design and subsequent construction of the proposed Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion and associated infrastructure projects. The Owner’s Advisor professional services will start during procurement and continue through construction/warranty phases of infrastructure associated with the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19817
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-23
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 2026-03-23 Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

This Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power. The Design-Builder will work with Owner and Owner’s Advisor to determine the treatment processes, final layout, sizing, and specific facilities to meet the Owner’s goals for this project. The Design-Builder will provide the resources and staff to deliver the final project that will include, but not be limited to: Facility Planning and Preliminary Design, Permitting, Detailed Design, Cost Estimating, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning.