SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · CITY OF CHARLOTTE
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Charlotte Water seeks Progressive Design-Build services for the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant expansion and distribution system upgrades. Construction must complete by December 31, 2034. Key events include a pre-proposal conference, reverse interviews, and submission deadlines in 2026.
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is seeking Progressive Design-Build services to design and construct the Lee S Dukes WTP Expansion Project. Based on recent water planning evaluations, CLTWater has identified the need for several improvements to address future water capacity needs. These improvements include expansion of the Lee S. Dukes WTP along with various improvements and upgrades to the distribution system, particularly in the 978 Zone. Based on the system demand projections, construction must be completed for the Lee S. Dukes WTP expansion by December 31st, 2034.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 1st 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal Conference (includes Site Tour) | Lee S. Dukes WTP (7980 Babe Stillwell Rd, Huntersville, NC) | The pre-proposal meeting and site visit for Proposers is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on July 15, 2026, at Lee S. Dukes WTP (7980 Babe Stillwell Farm Road, Huntersville, NC). This will be the only site visit scheduled during the solicitation period; additional site visits will not be permitted. Although this meeting is not mandatory, attendance is strongly encouraged. | Jul 15th 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Reverse Interviews | Location TBA | Reverse interview will be held only for teams committing to submit an SOQ in response to the RFQ. Proposers intending to submit an SOQ should complete Form 11 and follow the instructions on the form to request an interview. CLTWater will schedule a reverse interview for each team. | Aug 12th 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 18th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Sep 3rd 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
| Proposal (Sections/Content) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| CBI Participation Plan | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| E-Verify Certification | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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