This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.
Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1
Widen Robinson Church Road from WT Harris Blvd. to the Plott Road/Highland Avenue intersection from two lanes to three lanes with intermittent islands. Amenities include: curb & gutter, shared-use path, planting strip, underground stormwater filers, accessible ramps, and mid-block crossings. Includes the construction of a roundabout.
Industry Day Event: Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 – Progressive Design-Build
The City of Charlotte invites interested firms to participate in an Industry Day for the Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 project. This session will provide an overview of the project scope, schedule, and goals, as well as information on the City’s plan to use the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery method in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-128.1A.
Participants will learn about:
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- The City’s objectives and priorities for the project
- The anticipated procurement process and timeline
- Evaluation criteria and selection process under the PDB approach
- Opportunities for collaboration and Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) participation
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A Q&A session will follow the presentation. All questions and responses will be published on the city’s procurement website to ensure transparency.
Who should attend: Design-Build firms, contractors, designers, and subcontractors interested in teaming opportunities for this project.
Event Date/Time: Monday, November 17, 2025, 10 AM to 12 PM
Event Format: In-person only
Event Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Room 280
About the project: The purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.
Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill
Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Ponderosa Pine Lane and Colwick Hill Road, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon in between Denbur Drive and Cedarbrook Drive to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, sidewalk, drainage, mid-block pedestrian crossing, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.
Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln
Improvements on Harrisburg Rd starting near Robinson Church Road and extending to Timbertop Lane to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.
Charlotte Water Easement Clearing Services
Charlotte Water is seeking companies to provide mowing, clearing, removing, and disposing services for all vegetation, debris (i.e. furniture, clothes, or appliances), and other projectable objects (i.e. large rocks or boulders) from within its Water Treatment Plants’ pipeline areas. Additionally, as-needed services will be requested for undefined areas owned and/or maintained by Charlotte Water.
Firehouse 44
Firehouse 44 will be an integral asset to support Charlotte Fire Department’s efficient response to emergencies in the community; providing a location within the newly developed River District community and expanding their response area in this newly incorporated region of Charlotte. This 14,600 SF, two-story, 3-bay facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast US and will meet Living Future’s (LF) Zero Carbon certification for total project embodied carbon. The project will comply with Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy and fully support the sophisticated and time-sensitive operations of the Fire Department.
Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)
This purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.
Interested? Learn more at our Industry Day Event on 11/17!
For additional information about the Draft RFP and to view the sign in sheet from the industry day, please see the links below.
- Sign-In Sheet (compressed to 2.5MB):
- RFP (compressed to 28MB – due to large file size please allow additional time to load):
Please have all questions submitted by 5pm on Monday December 8, 2025 to Carlos Alzate (Carlos.Alzate@charlottenc.gov)
- Public Industry Day Q&A:
Franklin Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Electrical Upgrades
Charlotte Water is requesting proposals from qualified companies interested in providing Professional Engineering Services for the Franklin WTP Electrical Upgrades Project. The delivery method for the Project will be Design-Bid-Build. The initial design contract is anticipated to include detailed design, permitting, and bid phase services. The design contract will be amended later to include construction administration services. Note that CLTWater will provide the selected firm a copy of the “Franklin WTP Electrical Upgrades Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)” (being written by Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc.), which will be the basis of detailed design. The PER is currently in development and will be provided before the Notice to Proceed for detailed design.
The following is a general description of the work required in the Franklin WTP Electrical Upgrades project. This is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor is it guaranteed that all of the below tasks will be completed. A more defined Scope of Work will be developed during negotiations with the selected firm and completion of the “Franklin WTP Electrical Upgrades PER”.
- Detailed Design – The Engineer will provide the resources and expertise to complete the design of improvements to the existing electrical feed and standby power systems at the Franklin WTP. These upgrades will focus on providing a redundant and reliable electrical feed that meets regulatory requirements and operating goals of the plant. The Engineer will prepare detailed plans and specifications per CLTWater requirements for bidding and construction of the Project. The Engineer will support CLTWater during the bid phase/process.
- Design of a centralized, masonry generator building with four generator bays and new switchgear. Three generators will be procured/installed in this project. Engineering disciplines involved include architectural, structural, building mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), process mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), and civil. Surveying services and geotechnical investigation will be required.
- Modernization of medium and low voltage switchgear, specifically at High Service Pumping Station #2 and Main Building.
- Coordination with Duke Energy on any required modifications to the existing substation.
- Rehabilitation of existing transfer switches and transformers at High Service Pumping Station #1, Raw Water Pumping Station #1, and Raw Water Pumping Station #2.
- Implementation of upgraded instrumentation and controls.
- Modifications to existing overhead power loop, focusing on redundancy and resiliency.
- Conversion to main-tie-main configuration, where applicable.
- As noted, CLTWater is completing a PER, which will be made available to the selected firm. The document will not be available to Proposers as a reference document since it is not complete.
- Permitting – The Engineer will provide the expertise and resources to determine the required permitting and work with CLTWater and the regulatory agencies to successfully obtain all required permits. Potential permits required include:
- ACOE Section 404 Permit,
- NCDEQ 401 Water Quality Certification,
- NCDEQ Authorization to Construct,
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Building permits, and
- Erosion control permits.
- Cost Estimating – Budget is critical on this project, and the Engineer will be expected to have a high degree of accuracy of cost estimating at all phases of design such that development of the final estimate reflects current market pricing as much as practical.
- Construction Administration – The Engineer will provide Construction Administration services during the project construction phase with both office engineering services and Resident Project Representative services in the field.
- Start-Up and Commissioning – The Engineer will provide the resources and expertise to start up the new facilities and ensure they are operating as planned and reliably. Commissioning includes providing excellent documentation of the structures and equipment via O&M manuals and record drawings and satisfactory closeout of all permits.
Note: The above scope represents the Owner’s requirements at this time. CLTWATER reserves the right to change this scope (either reductions or additions.