FY26 Water Main Replacement Bid Package

Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15

  • Reference number2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-20056
  • StatusUpcoming
  • SummaryCharlotte 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.

Requirements

Insurance Requirements

The City requires the awarded vendor(s) to obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage types:

  • Automobile-For automobile operations liability
  • Constructions Bonds-For bidding, payment, completion of construction projects
  • General Liability-For bodily injury or property damage, arising from products, premises, completed work, personal & advertising injury
  • Workers Compensation-For lost wages and medical expenses of injured workers

Bonding Requirements

The City plans to require the following bond(s) for this solicitation:

  • Bid Bond-City required Bond to ensure that vendors do not retract bids from the time they submit a bit until the contract has been executed.
  • Payment Bond-City required Bond to ensure that subcontractors and/or suppliers are paid for any work performed.
  • Performance Bond-City required Bond to ensure satisfactory completion of a project by the vendor.

Estimated Total Value

The total project value is anticipated to be:

  • $5,000,000 - 9,999,999

Utilization

The City anticipates setting goals for the following types of subcontractor utilization:

  • SBE-Small Business Enterprise
  • MBE-Minority Business Enterprise
  • WBE-Women Owned Business Enterprise

Contract Term

The term of the project is anticipated to be:

  • Through Project Completion