How to bid on the Barlowe Road flood mitigation project for Mecklenburg County

What Mecklenburg County is buying

Mecklenburg County is seeking a contractor to rehabilitate about 612 feet of Stewart Creek Tributary 2 and its riparian corridor. The work includes stream grading, rock and wood habitat and stabilization structures, erosion control, a dry pond, and riparian planting. It also includes relocating about 473 feet of sanitary sewer.

This is a construction IFB for firms with experience relevant to stream restoration, erosion control, stormwater features, riparian planting, or sanitary sewer work. The combination of site and utility work may suit a contractor able to perform or coordinate several of these activities.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 26, 2026. Responses are due November 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

The pre-bid meeting is non-mandatory. Submit your response as directed in the solicitation posting before the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

Consider this opportunity if your firm performs construction work involving stream grading and stabilization, habitat features, erosion control, dry ponds, riparian vegetation, or sanitary sewer relocation. Review the full solicitation to confirm the required work and whether your firm can meet its terms.

How to access the solicitation and respond

Open the solicitation titled 487-MCSWS Barlowe Road on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account. Responding requires free vendor registration on eVP.

Check the posting for the required response method. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, follow the instructions in the posting. Submit before November 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Prepare a clear, complete construction response

Read the solicitation documents carefully and make a checklist of the requested forms, certifications, pricing details, and submission instructions. Confirm that your response addresses each required part and that all information is consistent.

Plan how your firm would coordinate the stream and riparian work with the sanitary sewer relocation. Base your approach and pricing on the solicitation documents, and allow time to complete registration and submit through the required system before the deadline.