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Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

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Issuing agency
City of Charlotte
Category
Construction
PIN
2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19817
Location
Charlotte, NC
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The City of Charlotte seeks progressive design-build services for the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant Expansion.
  • The first phase includes a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and associated structures such as residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power.
  • The Design-Builder will handle facility planning, preliminary design, permitting, detailed design, cost estimating, construction, start-up, and commissioning.
  • The estimated total project value is $10,000,000+.
  • The anticipated posting date is 2026-07-01.
  • Requirement: The City requires the awarded vendor(s) to obtain and maintain specified insurance coverage types including Automobile, Errors & Omissions/Professional Liability, General Liability, and Workers Compensation.
  • Requirement: The City plans to require a Payment Bond to ensure subcontractors and/or suppliers are paid.
  • Requirement: The City plans to require a Performance Bond to ensure satisfactory completion of the project.
  • Requirement: The City anticipates setting goals for subcontractor utilization of SBE (Small Business Enterprise), MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), and WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise).

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Description

This Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power.

Anticipated posting date: 2026-07-01

Requirements

Insurance Requirements
The City requires the awarded vendor(s) to obtain and maintain the following insurance coverage types: Automobile-For automobile operations liability Errors & Omissions / Professional Liability-For negligence or failure to perform in a professional capacity 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: 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+

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

Contact

Name
Laura Osborne
Address
Charlotte, NC
Full source recordfrom City of Charlotte
Dept
CW
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Progressive-Design-Build-Services-for-Lee-S.-Dukes-WTP-Expansion
Title
Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion
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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 / Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01 Reference number2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19817 StatusUpcoming SummaryThis Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power. The Design-Builder will work with Owner and Owner’s Advisor to determine the treatment processes, final layout, sizing, and specific facilities to meet the Owner’s goals for this project. The Design-Builder will provide the resources and staff to deliver the final project that will include, but not be limited to: Facility Planning and Preliminary Design, Permitting, Detailed Design, Cost Estimating, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning. Requirements Insurance Requirements Bonding Requirements Estimated Total Value Utilization Contract Term Print Page Contact details Laura Osborne laura.osborne@charlottenc.gov Bid Details Department: Charlotte Water Commodity Code(s): 90900, 91200, 91300, 91400, 91842, 92500, 92517, 92535, 92592, 95826 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
Laura Osborne
Email
laura.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 Errors & Omissions / Professional Liability-For negligence or failure to perform in a professional capacity 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: 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+ **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
Status
Upcoming
Reference
2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19817
Anticipated
Jul 1, 2026
Description
This Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power.
Detail Fetched
Yes

Source: City of Charlotte (opportunity CHARLOTTE_NC-Progressive-Design-Build-Services-for-Lee-S.-Dukes-WTP-Expansion), retrieved via the City of Charlotte Contract Opportunities portal. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.