Find Water & Utilities RFPs in North Carolina

70 active opportunities· Updated daily

17+ agencies7 set-aside13 with posted budget

Active water & utilities opportunities in North Carolina right now come from agencies including Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, DEPT OF DEFENSE and COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find water & utilities bids in North Carolina?

North Carolina water & utilities solicitations are spread across 17+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the North Carolina sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a water & utilities bid is worth your time. The 70 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
IFB #27-9-is Justice Services Water/Sewer Line ReplacementCOUNTY OF CUMBERLAND2026-09-08-$600K
Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower ReplacementCape Fear Public Utility Authority2026-09-08-$2.0M
Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Blower Replacem…North Carolina Cape Fear Public Utility Authority2026-09-08-$2.0M
Purchase of 2 Sewer Cleaning and Sludge Disposal Pump TrucksDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-08NONE-
Engineering Services for Richardson WTP Membrane Pilot ProjectCape Fear Public Utility Authority2026-09-08NONE$2K
RFP: Enterprise Stand-By Generator ReplacementOrange Water And Sewer Authority2026-09-10--
19-IFB-2294468163-BJL Liberty City GeneratorsNorth Carolina Department of Public Safety2026-09-10-$2.0M
Campuswide Utility Infrastructure PackageNorth Carolina Fayetteville State University2026-09-10-$2.0M
New Electric Distribution materials for North Creek Village Phase Two residenti…Town of Huntersville2026-09-10--
Bethel Booster Pump Station RelocationLincoln County2026-09-10NONE$3.2M
RFP: RE-ADVERTISEMENT Seasonal Maintenance of Wastewater Dispersal SitesBrunswick County Public Utilities Department - Utilitie2026-09-10-$150K
Sewer CCTV InspectionALLEY, WILLIAMS, CARMEN AND KING2026-09-10--
Back-Up Power Generation System Emergency and Scheduled Repair Services for Wat…City of Raleigh2026-09-14NONE$2.5M
Back-up Power Generation System Services and RepairsCITY OF RALEIGH2026-09-14-$10.0M
Preventative Maintenance and Repairs for Water Treatment EquipmentDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-14SBA-
Real Property Acquisition and Appraisal Services for Water and Sewer Utility Pr…Cape Fear Public Utility Authority2026-09-15NONE$500K
Northwest Sewer Extension- Invitation to BidCity of Hickory2026-09-15-$5.0M
Public Notice for for NC 168 Water Main Bore at Trading PostCurrituck County2026-09-15--
North Main Pump Station RenovationCITY OF LAURINBURG2026-09-15Minority Business Enterprise$1.5M
4001-091626 - High Point Transit System Sewer Line CIPP Rehab FINALCity of High Point2026-09-16--

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Tips for Winning Water & Utilities Contracts in North Carolina

  • ✓EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) provide billions in annual financing for water projects. Projects funded through SRFs must follow state procurement rules and often require American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions.
  • ✓The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA/BIL, 2021) allocated $55 billion for water infrastructure: the largest federal water investment in history. This funding is flowing through SRFs and EPA grants, creating a surge in water utility procurement through 2026 and beyond.
  • ✓Water utility projects require licensed Professional Engineers (PE) and often demand specific experience with water/wastewater treatment technologies. Build past performance with smaller utilities before pursuing large metropolitan water authority contracts.

Water & Utilities RFP FAQ

How does the State Revolving Fund program create procurement opportunities?

EPA provides capitalization grants to states, which administer CWSRF and DWSRF loan programs for local water and wastewater projects. SRF-funded projects must follow competitive procurement rules and often require Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and American Iron and Steel (AIS) provisions. States publish intended use plans listing prioritized projects annually.

What impact does the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have on water procurement?

The IIJA (also called the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) allocated $55 billion for water infrastructure, including $15 billion for lead service line replacement, $10 billion for PFAS contamination, and $26 billion for SRF capitalization. This represents a historic increase in water procurement volume that will continue for several years.

What certifications are needed for water utility contracts?

State water and wastewater operator licenses are required for operations contracts. Professional Engineer (PE) license is needed for design work. Contractors typically need state contractor licenses with appropriate classifications (underground utility, pipeline). NSF/ANSI certifications are required for products in contact with drinking water.

How do SCADA system procurements work for water utilities?

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems for water utilities are procured through competitive RFPs, typically as design-build or design-bid-build projects. Cybersecurity requirements have increased significantly due to EPA directives and CISA guidelines. Integrators need experience with water-specific protocols (DNP3, Modbus) and compliance with NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

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