How to bid on Kings Branch stream restoration for Mecklenburg County

What Mecklenburg County is buying

Mecklenburg County seeks a contractor to restore about 4,500 feet of Kings Branch and its riparian corridor. The construction work includes stream grading, rock and wood habitat and stabilization structures, erosion control, and riparian vegetation.

The project also includes about 215 feet of sanitary sewer relocation and replacement of two aerial sewer stream crossings.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 9, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Follow the submission directions in the posting and submit before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB may suit construction firms with experience in stream restoration and riparian corridor work, including grading, erosion control, habitat and stabilization structures, and planting. Firms with relevant sanitary sewer relocation and crossing experience may also be a fit.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation, “487-MCSWS Kings 2B,” on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) using the “View original source” access step. You can view the posting and document list without an account.

Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Read the posting for the full documents and submission instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Review the full solicitation documents and check that your response addresses every requested item. Plan around the mandatory October 19 meeting and site visit, and allow time to complete any required vendor registration and submission steps.

Make your proposed approach and pricing easy to review. Check that forms are complete, figures are consistent, and the response is submitted through the directed channel before the deadline.