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Charlotte Water / Construction

Economic Development / General Services
The City is seeking a qualified Company to design a comprehensive training curriculum that builds small business capacity and readiness to participate in upcoming City-led projects. The Company will be responsible for developing a Small Business Readiness Curriculum that provides small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to compete for contracting opportunities. The Company will be responsible for curriculum development only; delivery of the curriculum will be carried out by other designated facilitators and/or organizations.

Charlotte Water / Construction
This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 25 buildings, including offices, Park & Rides, Maintenance Facilties, equipment shops, that house various CATS activities. CATS anticipates contracting for commercial plumbing services on an on-call at various locations as directed by the CATS Facilities Manager. The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 24 hours. Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects. This would be a three year contract with two one-year renewals.
PSR # 1938

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Project initiated to address a failing 48” CMP culvert. The culvert crosses a high hazard dam with deficiency’s that will be addressed by a private HOA. The city intends to install approx. 80LF of 48” RCP and tie into an existing concrete flume; remove and replace approx. 40LF of 15” RCP; add (1) DCB; add (2) CBs; add (1) winged headwall

Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services
This project will upgrade the existing meter reading system to a self-reporting network and replace end of life residential meters. Existing communication endpoints not compatible with the network selected will be replaced. Most residential meters will be replaced; those meters not replaced will require a replacement register compatible with the new endpoints. Commercial meters will receive replacement registers or be replace, depending on compatibility with the selected network solution. The communication network, hourly interval data and customer access portal will improve customer experience, increase billing efficiency and accuracy, reduce system losses and operational expenses, and improve system monitoring and planning.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide scheduled traffic control services, as a result of planned/scheduled water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water and in the event of an unplanned/unscheduled immediate emergency within the area, such as a water main break or an emergency resulting from a natural disaster.
Maintenance of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure requires safely guiding traffic through active work zones, lane closures, and other situations while protecting Charlotte Water staff, residents, and equipment during the work activity or closure. This includes the placement and removal of traffic control devices by qualified personnel, as well as flagging of traffic. Services shall include the provision of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to safely route traffic through Charlotte Water work zones or event areas.
Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:
Companies must have the ability to provide traffic control services on an as needed basis, 24/7/365, within the limits of Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The project is bounded by the Park Rd Shopping Center to the South, Park Rd to the West, Arbor Lane to the North and Little Sugar Creek to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Reece Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Park Rd and Arbor Lane.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Moorland Dr is a double barrel culvert that is undersized. We are planning to upsize the culvert to a 12’x5’ box culvert

Charlotte Water / Construction
This contract includes the construction of multiple street main extensions and other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. It will provide construction assistance on an as-needed basis for other capital projects. The scope covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements where necessary.
This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.