This RFP is to contract with a company to provide water leak detection services for Charlotte Water’s residential and public mains.
Leak Detection Services
Charlotte Water is seeking to contract with a qualified firm to provide professional water leak detection services across its residential service lines and public water mains. The selected vendor will be expected to utilize specialized tools and systems capable of detecting underground leaks and identifying areas of current loss with precision and minimal disruption. Services may involve advanced acoustic, chemical, and pressure-based testing methods, along with the use of pipeline diagnostic equipment to support field verification. This work will contribute to Charlotte Water’s ongoing efforts to reduce non-revenue water, improve infrastructure reliability, and proactively manage aging assets.
Zone 4 Warehouse Storage Project
Charlotte Water is building a new warehouse that requires storage equipment such as pallet racks, shelving, flammable cabinets, and industrial parts drawers. One company is sought to perform turnkey services including load verification, type and quantities of equipment, layout and design, facilitation of building permitting, procurement, and installation. Installation is expected to be completed in Spring 2023.
Field Operations Zone 2 Facility, Vacuum Truck Receiving Station
This project consists of constructing a new Vacuum Truck Receiving Station, a new canopy extension over existing concrete-walled material storage bays, and appurtenant facilities at the Charlotte Water Field Operations Operation Zone 2 Facility.
Charlotte Water Tree Removal Services
The City will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide various tree and vegetation removal services for Charlotte Water, as a result of water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water, as an after-hour/holiday/weekend emergency service, and in the event of an immediate disaster emergency within the area, such as a natural disaster.
The City shall indicate and designate all trees, shrubs, plants, and other objects that are to remain or be removed. Any damage to natural terrain, vegetation, or objects designated to remain shall be immediately repaired or replaced as determined by the City, at the company’s expense.
The company will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:
- Rake work area and match existing grade to a smooth even surface
- Removal of trees/shrubs and haul from job site
- Grinding of remaining tree stumps
- Sweep up any excess debris and haul from job site
Zone 2 Water Replacement Package 1
The purpose of Zone 2 Water Replacement Package project is to expand Charlotte Water’s ongoing water replacement program by expediting the replacement of older water mains that are of pipe materials known to have a high likelihood of failure. Through research of main break data, a group of neighborhoods have been identified with a high concentration of these water mains made from these pipe materials. This project will focus on the replacement of the galvanized steel pipe (GSP) and asbestos cement pipe (ACP) within the project area but will consider other mains within the scope areas as well if deemed necessary. For this project, Charlotte Water staff believes the Progressive Design-Build delivery method will be best.
Asphalt and Concrete Cleaning Services
Charlotte Water is seeking a company to provide non-destructive Asphalt and Concrete Cleaning Services to safely rid roads, sidewalks, driveways, and other pavements (Surfaces) of non-hazardous materials, such as dirt, grime, stains, and other alike substances, using its own equipment and labor resources, at Work Locations defined by Charlotte Water, as needed throughout the Contract term. These services are currently performed by Charlotte Water personnel.
On-Call Construction Administration and Inspection Services
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) will be soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firms(s) to provide On-Call Construction Administration & Inspection Services for miscellaneous projects. Task Orders will be issued against the contract for each project. Projects may be for water
or sewer projects and may focus on pipeline, lift stations, pump stations, water tanks, treatment plant work, vertical building construction or any combination thereof.
Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation
This project involves the rehabilitation of existing elevated water storage tanks to restore structural integrity and operational efficiency. Associated work includes improvements to nearby waterlines to ensure reliable connectivity to the tanks. Site work may include clearing, grading, and other modifications necessary to support the rehabilitation activities. The goal is to extend the service life of the tanks and maintain consistent water system performance.