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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

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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2027-06-01 2027-06-01 FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-21
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 2025-11-21 McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

This project will increase treatment capacity at the McDowell WRRF. Work will include but is not limited to designing a new BTB, RAS and WAS pumps, a new RAS distribution box, new hydro cyclones, and improvements to the blower building.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Mallard Connector Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19203
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-22
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 2025-11-22 Mallard Connector Main
This project provides increased hydraulic capacity to the Mallard Tank, which will enable it to trend better with the Huntersville Tank. This will eliminate the need to throttle inlet valve at Huntersville Tank, which will result in energy savings by reducing discharge HGLs at pump stations. It will also provide higher capacity for water to be leaked through the Mallard PRV from the 978 into the 882 in emergency scenarios.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17350
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 Statesville Road Booster Pump Station
The goal of this project is to design a booster pump station along Statesville Road. The booster pump station will have a capacity of roughly 25 MGD. The purpose will be to pump into the 978 zone, providing additional capacity. The selected firm will handle design services, permitting, and construction admin services.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17940
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

This contract includes cleaning out storage tanks at the Sugar Creek facility. The work will remove accumulated debris and ensure the tanks remain in good working condition. This maintenance is to extend the lifespan of these critical infrastructure assets.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18598
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

The Ashe Plantation Lift Station project involves the design, bidding, and construction of a new lift station utilizing the existing wet well built during Phase I of the Ashe Plantation Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed system is a duplex lift station with a capacity of 320 gallons per minute, which will connect to an 8-inch forcemain. This new infrastructure will convey wastewater to the Goose Creek basin. As part of the project, the existing package treatment plant will be decommissioned.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.