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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Barrington Drive 5919 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-7056
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-17
  • Last Updated: 09/18/23
Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 2024-09-17 Barrington Drive 5919 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Bridge Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16788
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-03-08
  • Last Updated: 09/15/23
Add to Calendar 2027-03-08 2027-03-08 Bridge Repairs

This project involves repairing bridge structures in various locations within the city limits. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to repair noted structures. Work includes but not limited to: concrete pavement repairs, asphalt surface sealing / repair / replacement, debris removal, soil / erosion repairs, bridge substructure / superstructure repairs, expansion joint repair / replacement, barrier rail repairs, guardrail repairs, cleaning and painting bridge structures, sealing concrete wearing surface, culvert repairs, and repairs as deemed necessary by the engineer; removing, containment and disposal of existing materials; seeding and mulching all grassed areas disturbed; all incidental items necessary to complete the project as specified and shown on the Bridge Structures Repair Details and Drawings.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12652
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-04
  • Last Updated: 09/12/23
Add to Calendar 2024-09-04 2024-09-04 Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AE will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 3880 Jeff Adams Dr, 4440 Holbrook Dr, 4611 Denver Av Phase 2. 3880 Jeff Adams Dr will consist of lining approx. 562 LF 54″ CMP with CIPP. Also to include lining 12″ and 15″ systems that tie into main 54” system. We will also be doing invert repair in 54″ pipe where it has eroded. This project will need traffic control along Jeff Adams during construction and foundation protection on the permanent structure located on site. MH and DI adjustments are included in this scope along with asphalt resurfacing around them. 4440 Holbrook Dr scope will include installation of approx. 165LF 30″ RCP; 65LF 36″ RCP; 110LF 29×45 Elliptical pipe; 11LF 24″ RCP; 12LF 18″ RCP; 28LF 15″ RCP. Approx 200 LF of 30” RCP and 15” RCP will be removed and another approx. 200LF of RCP is to be plugged and abandoned. Scope also intends to replace approx. 105LF of sewer with 8” DIP and replace (2) sewer manholes. Storm drainage structure replacement, foundation protection, asphalt resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement to also be included. 4611 Denver Av Phase 2 scope will include removal of approx. 75 LF of duel 60” CMP and installation of 65LF of a 10×5 RCBC. Project to include approx. 314 LF of sewer replacement and (6) MHs. Scope also to include conc headwalls and full depth pavement resurfacing.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AF Storm Drainage Improvement Project:

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12654
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-03
  • Last Updated: 09/05/23
Add to Calendar 2024-09-03 2024-09-03 Collective AF Storm Drainage Improvement Project:

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AF will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte 6112 Bridlewood Ln, 6108 Bridlewood Ln, 6032 Bridlewood Ln. 6112 Bridlewood Ln will consist of lining approx. 149 LF 15” RCP; 243 LF 30” RCP; 151 LF 36” RCP with CIPP. Scope also includes replacing rerouting the existing system into the r/w and adding approx. 177 42” RCP and 122 LF of 34×53 elliptical pipe and storm drainage structure replacement. There will also be approx. 418 LF of sewer replacement with 8” DIP. Pavement resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement are also to be included in this project. 6108 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 31 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include approx. 31LF of 15” RCP replacement along with replacement of (1) CB, concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs. 6032 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 30 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter, and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs.                

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Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17257
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-05
  • Last Updated: 08/02/23
Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 2025-04-05 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

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.

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Housing & Neighborhood Services / General Services

Unspecified Demolition and Environmental Services

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q3(Jul-Sep)-HNS-8538
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-09-30
  • Last Updated: 07/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-09-30 2023-09-30 Unspecified Demolition and Environmental Services

The City anticipates selecting one (1) or more firms for On‐Call Services to include securing structures, asbestos abatement, utility coordination/relocation, demolition, clearing and grading of specified structures and related improvements, underground storage tank, and contaminated soil removal, well abandonment, tree removal, and miscellaneous environmental remediation. Services may be planned or as a result of an emergency and do not fall within the confines of an existing project’s contract. Most demolition services are urgent in nature and required to protect the health, welfare, and safety of our residents.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Edgewater/Rosecrest Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3465
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-15
  • Last Updated: 03/15/23
Add to Calendar 2025-01-15 2025-01-15 Edgewater/Rosecrest Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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 review is complete.

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Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-8874
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-31
  • Last Updated: 02/20/23
Add to Calendar 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

The Center Lighting Vault Relocation Project will relocate the existing lighting vault, located at the Mid-Field area at CLT Airport to a new proposed location. The project will consist of site work, building work, site utilities, and airfield lighting circuitry.

The selected Final Design Engineer or Engineer of Record (EOR or Consultant) will produce Construction Documents to be issued for competitive bidding of one or multiple construction packages, followed by Conformed or Released for Construction Plans issued to the responsive or responsible bidder for Construction.  The design and documents are to be based on Preliminary Design or bridging documents prepared by the Owner’s Master Civil Engineer (Aviation Consulting Engineers, LLC, or ACE).  The Preliminary Design effort will include completion of the Design Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation, preliminary design plans to a 30% level of completion, pavement design, and preliminary surveys.  Final Design surveys, including pavement tie-ins, etc. will be the responsibility of the Consultant.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rocky Falls Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-8367
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-15
  • Last Updated: 11/14/22
Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 2025-09-15 Rocky Falls Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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 review is complete.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Piccadilly Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-8365
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-15
  • Last Updated: 11/14/22
Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 2025-09-15 Piccadilly Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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 review is complete.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Severn/Tyndal Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-8349
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-15
  • Last Updated: 11/14/22
Add to Calendar 2024-07-15 2024-07-15 Severn/Tyndal Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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. The project area is located in the overall Sunnyvale Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area. The scope of work for the Tyndale Avenue project includes replacing a corrugated metal pipe between Tyndale Avenue and Chandworth Road. Replacement of the system is needed to address reported house flooding in the immediate area. The upgrade to the system also allows for the construction of the upstream improvements currently in design from the Storm Water’s queue that will address seven requests for service of failing infrastructure and flooding requests. Approximately 500 linear feet of 48-inch to 66-inch corrugated pipe will need to be replaced to address the undersized and deteriorating system in the Severn Avenue project area.

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Department of General Services / Construction

Idlewild Road/Rama Road/Monroe Road Intersection

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-17241
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 07/14/22
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Idlewild Road/Rama Road/Monroe Road Intersection

This project will improve the Idlewild Road and Monroe Road intersection to enhance conditions for all users. Improvements will include pavement widening to accommodate dual left turn lanes at all intersection approaches, bike lanes or multi-use paths, pedestrian refuge islands, and new sidewalks.

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