Charlotte Water Field Operations Division Safety Audit and Analysis

Charlotte Water’s Field Operations Division is comprised of approximately 300 full time positions, most of which are responsible for maintaining and repairing 4,664 miles of water and 4,638 miles of wastewater pipeline infrastructure. These employees are responsible for repair work that involves excavating multiple trenches and using various types of equipment such as pipe saws and other small construction/repair tools to perform daily activities and tasks. The Division operates out of four zones and facilities strategically located throughout Mecklenburg County NC and Charlotte Water’s service area.

The Division’s Safety Program is designed to establish and maintain a strong culture of safety for all field-related positions within the Field Operations Division. The program provides a structured framework that ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, reduces risk exposure, and promotes the health and well-being of employees, contractors, and the public.

Charlotte Water is seeking a Company to perform a safety audit of the Division, perform observations and analysis, and provide recommendations based on industry standard best practices, by submitting a written report to the Division.

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.

Charlotte Water Grounds Maintenance Services

Charlotte Water will be seeking companies to provide Ground Maintenance Services at various sites/properties/locations within Mecklenburg County. Depending on the specific property, services may include:

  • General Mowing
  • Lime, Fertilizer, Weed Control, Seed Application and Aeration
  • Mulch/Pine Straw Application
  • Weed Control Large Scale Chemical Spraying
  • Leaf Blowing and Removal
  • Dike Wall Spraying
  • Cleaning and Removal of Sediment in Duckbills
  • Stormwater Outfall Cleaning and Removal of Sediment
  • Rough Cut Tractor Mowing
  • Bush, Hedge, Tree Trimming and Pruning
  • Rain Garden Maintenance
  • Signage Upkeep
  • Sod Installation
  • Gravel and Light Grading
  • Snow Removal and Ice Melt Application
  • Snake Repellent Application
  • Dumped Debris/Trash Removal
  • General Site Restorations

HVAC System Services

The Company shall provide inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair services for HVAC systems to Charlotte Water.  Services shall be comprehensive of all tasks necessary to ensure HVAC systems maintain operational status at their established capacity and efficiency.  Unless otherwise specified herein or by Charlotte Water in writing, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards shall be followed, including reference to capacity and efficiency ratings.

Charlotte Water has several different types and sizes of HVAC systems located throughout  Mecklenburg County.  Charlotte Water may award to multiple companies to fulfill all needs.

Siphon Cleaning Services

​Cleaning and post cleaning inspection services for various diameters, lengths and configurations of inverted siphons, including flow control, throughout the Charlotte Water service area. The diameters of siphon pipes to be cleaned and inspected range from 6-inch to 48-inch and include both single and multi-barrels.   The Company shall verify the sizes and configurations of each siphon and report any discrepancies to the as-builts to Charlotte Water.  Cleaning schedules will vary, as required, and may include the need to perform services during nights, weekends, and/or City observed holidays.  Company awarded must have a vacuum truck to haul sewage debris to landfill.  ​

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs – Phase 2

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

Copper Tubing

Charlotte Water is accepting bids for copper tubing for its Field Operations Division. Inventory is purchased as needed and priced per linear foot.

Miscellaneous Drain and Containment Improvements

The Project consists of the installation of approximately 218 linear feet of trench drains within various buildings located at Charlotte Water’s: Irwin Creek WWTP – 4200 Westmont Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 – Primary Sludge Pump Station, Grit Washdown Building, and Digestor Control Building. McAlpine Creek WWMF – 12701 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134- Dewatering Building, Sodium Bisulfite Building, and Gravity Thickener Pump Station.

On-Call Plumbing Services

Charlotte Water is seeking proposals to provide commercial plumbing services on an on-call basis at various locations as directed by the Project Manager.  The Company shall be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to complete any requested services by Charlotte Water.  The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 2 hours.  Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects.