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Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement

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Issuing agency
City of Charlotte
Category
Construction
PIN
2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18568
Location
Charlotte, NC
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The City of Charlotte is soliciting bids for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement contract.
  • The place of performance is Charlotte, NC.
  • The estimated total project value is $10,000,000+.
  • The contract term is anticipated to be multi-year.
  • Requirement: The City requires the awarded vendor(s) to obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage types: Automobile, General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Construction Bonds.
  • Requirement: The City plans to require a Bid Bond to ensure that vendors do not retract bids from the time they submit a bit until the contract has been executed.
  • Requirement: The City plans to require a Payment Bond to ensure that subcontractors and/or suppliers are paid for any work performed.
  • Requirement: The City plans to require a Performance Bond to ensure satisfactory completion of a project by the vendor.

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Description

This construction contract is designated for the replacement of aging water main infrastructure. The scope of work primarily targets water mains that have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are now contributing to operational challenges such as increased maintenance, reduced reliability, and potential service interruptions.

Anticipated posting date: 2026-04-30

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: $10,000,000+

Contract Term
The term of the project is anticipated to be: Multi-Year

Contact

Name
Katherine Osborne
Address
Charlotte, NC
Full source recordfrom City of Charlotte
Dept
CW
Slug
Fiscal-Year-2026-Water-Main-Replacement
Title
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement
Detail
Text
Skip to main content English is your current preferred language. MENU Open Search Search Home / Growth and Development/ Doing Business with the City / Contract Opportunities / Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-30 Reference number2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18568 StatusUpcoming SummaryThis construction contract is designated for the replacement of aging water main infrastructure. The scope of work primarily targets water mains that have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are now contributing to operational challenges such as increased maintenance, reduced reliability, and potential service interruptions. Priority is given to pipeline segments 12 inches in diameter or smaller. This contract supports Charlotte Water's long-term asset management strategy by improving system resilience, reducing unplanned outages, and enhancing overall water service reliability. Requirements Insurance Requirements Bonding Requirements Estimated Total Value Contract Term Print Page Contact details Katherine Osborne katherine.osborne@charlottenc.gov Bid Details Department: Charlotte Water - Construction Commodity Code(s): 91200, 91340, 91359, 91360 Related Information Facebook X Back to top Accessibility Policy ADA Accommodations Sitemap Public Records Privacy & Legal Notices Contact Us Subscribe/Notify Me CharMeck Alerts CATS Riders Alerts Social Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram © 2026 City of Charlotte | Powered by Granicus
Contact
Name
Katherine Osborne
Email
katherine.osborne@charlottenc.gov
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: $10,000,000+ **Contract Term** The term of the project is anticipated to be: Multi-Year
Status
Upcoming
Reference
2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18568
Anticipated
Apr 30, 2026
Description
This construction contract is designated for the replacement of aging water main infrastructure. The scope of work primarily targets water mains that have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are now contributing to operational challenges such as increased maintenance, reduced reliability, and potential service interruptions.
Detail Fetched
Yes

Source: City of Charlotte (opportunity CHARLOTTE_NC-Fiscal-Year-2026-Water-Main-Replacement), retrieved via the City of Charlotte Contract Opportunities portal. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.