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Aviation / Construction

Aviation / Construction
This project will consist of roadway construction improvements in two phases/intersections. The first phase will construct new ramps to merge on and off Josh Birmingham Parkway at the eastbound lane of Wilkinson Blvd. There will also be an extension of the existing left turn lanes from the westbound side of Wilkinson Blvd. onto Josh Birmingham Pkwy. The second phase/intersection will include widening of the northbound lanes on Harlee Avenue at Wilkinson Blvd. to include two left turn lanes, one straight through lane and one right turn lane. This project consists of road widening, grading, asphalt paving, concrete curb, pavement markings, and utility coordination.

Aviation / Construction
The project involves the replacement of existing roofing on the main terminal and Concourse D of CLT Airport, along with the replacement of existing air handling units. The work includes re-roofing, removal of abandoned mechanical equipment and support structures, and replacement of existing air handling units. The project is anticipated to have a duration between one and two years. Much of the work will occur during the day; however, delivery of materials and removal of debris will take place at night.

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering companies (Company or Proposer) to provide professional engineering services for the Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Program. The purpose of this document is to solicit qualifications of engineering firms (Firm) interested in providing program management professional services from design through construction/warranty phases of multiple tank rehabilitation projects within the overall program.
This program involves the planning, design, and construction administration for the rehabilitation of multiple elevated water storage tank projects. Each tank will undergo interior and exterior recoating to extend its service life and improve corrosion resistance. The scope also includes the replacement of outdated structural components to enhance safety and compliance. Miscellaneous piping repairs will be completed as needed to restore functionality and improve overall system performance. The project is managed to ensure coordination, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout design and construction.

Charlotte Water / General Services
The goal of this RFP is to create multiple contracts for catering services, to be used for numerous event types. Event types are typically meetings, luncheons, new-hire orientations, city, state, or federally declared emergency events (pre-, during, and post-event), and trainings.
Each event requiring catering services will have a varying number of persons and thus an estimated headcount is not available, nor is a schedule of upcoming events. Event details will be provided to the Company when services are needed.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Charlotte Water is seeking a company to clean contaminated sediment from the 36-inch outfall to the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
Work includes cleaning the main, collecting dislodged sediment, transporting it to the treatment operation on the premises of the Irwin Creek WWTP, dewatering, and safe disposal of the contaminant.

Charlotte Water / Construction
Charlotte Water is seeking a construction contractor. This contract will be for the construction of multiple defined small water main replacement projects in neighborhoods totaling approximately 25,000 LF of 2-, 6-, 8-, and 12-inch main replacement.

Aviation / Construction
This project is a renovation at the airport’s fixed based operator (FBO) location that will modify the existing mechanical infrastructure to bring the system into compliance with NFPA code and safety standards, while also increasing flow capacity to allow for faster fueling operations.
The scope of work includes replacement of the meter and filters, replacement of the control valve with a flow-rate control system, and the addition of an overfill prevention system and relaxation chamber.
The project duration is anticipated to be approximately five months, with roughly four months allocated for shop fabrication, assembly, and submittals, followed by approximately one month for onsite installation.

Aviation / General Services
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), operated by the City of Charlotte, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide executive and professional coaching services to leaders across all divisions of the Airport. The goal is to enhance leadership capabilities, foster strategic thinking, and support personal and professional growth aligned with CLT’s vision, mission and strategic principles. The selected vendors will support the development and growth of employees through structured coaching engagements aligned with employee, divisional, and organizational goals.

Charlotte Water / Construction
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.

Aviation / Construction
The City of Charlotte Aviation department is seeking bids for on-call General Contractor services. Aviation Facilities Division maintains a portfolio of buildings, including the Main Terminal, offices, fire stations, over 100 tenant occupied building spaces, and equipment shops, which house many aspects of the Aviation Departments Operations. The intent of this solicitation is to select
multiple companies to provide General Contractor services for various Airport properties on an as needed basis.

Aviation / General Services
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CDIA) has responsibility for maintenance and repair of approximately one hundred (100) buildings including the airport terminal. CDIA requires a minimum of two on-call contractors to perform maintenance and emergency roof repairs of these facilities. The selected contractors will enter into a time and materials contract for on-call roof maintenance and repair services on an as needed basis. The work shall include the furnishing of all supervision, labor, materials, and services required to make the necessary repairs. Along with making repairs to roofs, the Contractors shall be required to demolish and remove existing roof materials and dispose of all waste material. Repairs shall be billed on an agreed upon hourly rate and materials percent mark-up.
A new Center Lighting Vault (CLV) facility will be constructed ahead of the future South Ramp Expansion – Phase 3. Relocation of this facility will include relocating all existing infrastructure from the existing CLV to the proposed site location. Scope of work for this project includes airfield electrical, new building construction, security fencing and more. Following the commissioning of the new CLV facility, the project will decommission and demo the existing building facilities and equipment.