As of August 9, 2023, the project has been awarded. A timeline for construction has not been confirmed. The Project consists of two scopes of work. Scope 1: Vest WTP to Franklin WTP Force Main consists of installing over 16,000 linear feet of 16" ductile iron piping force main for residual and backwash transfer between the Vest Water Treatment Plant and the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. Installation of all associated fittings, valves, air release valves, trenching, trenchless crossings, parallel future piping, paving, connections, corrosion control, erosion control, cleaning, testing, and all other associated pipeline work. Installation of two crossings at CSX railroad and NCDOT I-85 Interstate, consisting of parallel 16" ductile iron carrier pipe inside single casing. Reporting on material of service connections along alignment and replacing galvanized steel service lines where discovered. Scope 2: Lee S Dukes High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipeline consists of the installation of 6,000 LF of new 3-inch x 6-inch diameter double wall containment pipe for new chlorine dioxide chemical feed system, including all appurtenances, leak detection system, electrical, testing, and final commissioning. Installation of two (2) new 2-inch diameter HDPE raw water sample lines (approximate length is 6,000 LF for each), including all appurtenances, and testing. Installation of a new raw water sample pump, casing, piping, appurtenances, electrical, and testing at the Raw Water Intake at Blythe Landing. Removal and replacement of various chemical feed lines (11/2-inch and 4-inch diameter) inside existing 8-inch and 12-inch diameter casing pipes. Installation of new fiber optic cable (approximately 6,000 LF) between the Lee S. Dukes WTP and the Raw Water Intake. Installation of new potable water line from Highway 73 to existing Compressor Building, including all appurtenances, and testing. Pre-Bid Location The public may view the pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams by calling 1-872-256-4172 (Phone ID: 540 439 197#) or by clicking the following link: For questions please contact Katherine Osborne at katherine.osborne@charlottenc.gov In case of inclement weather, the site visit will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, same time as mentioned above. Owner complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide Bidding Documents in alternative format upon a 72-hour written request. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will also be provided upon a 72-hour written request. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with Article 8 of the Instructions to Bidders. The City provides equal opportunity and encourages small business participation in contracts. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Established Goal for this project has been set at 2.00%. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Established Goal for this project has been set at 8.00% The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. *Information regarding subcontractor bidding has not been disclosed to the content management team at this time. Interested subcontractors should contact the general contractor directly for more information.