Welcome to EarlyBird, the City of Charlotte Business Opportunities Pipeline! This site is a comprehensive listing of Active and In Development contracting opportunities across all City of Charlotte departments. Projects can be searched using keywords, by commodity code, or using a variety of filters to narrow down opportunities your business may be interested in participating in. Click on the orange Requirements button on the Opportunity to see additional details about the project and specific requirements that may be helpful in preparing to participate in an upcoming solicitation. You can also “follow” a project using various social media channels to get notifications when the requirements are updated, or once the project moves from “In Development” to “Active” status.

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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 02/11/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Part 139 Remediation & Runway Redesignation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17228
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-29
  • Last Updated: 02/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 2025-10-29 Part 139 Remediation & Runway Redesignation

The project includes markings and signage to support updating the Runway Nomenclature of CLT’s existing three parallel runways to support the construction of the Fourth Parallel Runway. The Runway Nomenclature updates will be planned under 3 different charting dates with FAA throughout the project that will be coordinated with the FAA charting schedule. The project will also include updates to existing taxiway marking, signage, lighting and paved shoulders.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17226
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-10
  • Last Updated: 02/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 2025-07-10 NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

This project will enhance the current lighting around the Overlook site. The scope will include replacing a portion of existing light poles, foundations, and bollards with new poles and fixtures to better illuminate the overlook playground, memorial, and turf area.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Chemical Grouting

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-16836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-30
  • Last Updated: 02/04/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-30 2025-04-30 Chemical Grouting

Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is committed to enhancing the driving, bicycling, and walk experience through planning, operating, and maintaining the City’s transportation choices for residents and visitors. An important component in the operation and maintenance of the transportation network is the maintenance of storm drainage systems and subsurface soils. The city has more than 3,800 miles of drainage pipe and over 150,000 associated inlets, outfalls and other systems. The Street Maintenance Division of CDOT serves as maintenance providers for much of this system in the right of way. Chemical grouting provides a repair and maintenance method that is less disruptive than typical excavation methods.  The services generally consist of the provision of as-needed CHEMICAL GROUTING on storm water pipes, collars, subsurface voids and other areas as appropriate.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Mallard Creek Road Shared-Use Path (Governor Hunt to Driwood)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-17368
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Mallard Creek Road Shared-Use Path (Governor Hunt to Driwood)

This project will construct a shared-use path along the east side of Mallard Creek Road from Governor Hunt Road to Driwood Court. Specific improvements will also include construction of a plant strip, curb and cutter, accessible ramps, driveways, and potential storm drainage improvements. The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian safety, mobility, and connectivity along Mallard Creek Road. Project Length = 0.4 miles.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

WT Harris SUP (JW Clay to N Tryon)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17369
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 WT Harris SUP (JW Clay to N Tryon)

A 12’ wide shared-use path will be installed along WT Harris Blvd, from JW Clay Blvd to N Tryon St. This includes pedestrian ramps, storm drain services, and new pavement markings in addition to the shared-use path.  Project Length = 0.33 miles.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path (Meadow Vista to Arlyn Cir)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path (Meadow Vista to Arlyn Cir)

This project will construct a shared-use path along the west side of Old Concord Road from Meadow Vista Road to Arlyn Circle. Construction of driveway improvements and wheelchair ramps are included in this scope. The construction of the shared-use path will help to improve safety and walking conditions for citizens along this minor thoroughfare. This project will also connect several miles of pedestrian walkways within this area. Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path is considered a high priority project based on CDOT’s sidewalk Priority list and was requested by the residents and business owners in the area. Improvements for Charlotte Water are also included in the project scope. Project Length= .85 miles.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Kuykendall Road Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17367
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Kuykendall Road Improvements

This project will connect sidewalk along Kuykendall Road from
Thorn Blade Drive to McKee Road, and add a right-turn lane from
Kuykendall Road on to McKee Road in order to to increase
pedestrian safety and help alleviate traffic congestion at the
intersection. Project will also fill in small sidewalk gap on the south
side of McKee Rd at Kuykendall Rd and add pedestrian signals with
crosswalk at this intersection. Project length = approximately 0.75
miles.

In Development charlotte water

City Wide / General Services

CCPA Document Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-17080
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-04
  • Last Updated: 01/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-04 2025-03-04 CCPA Document Management Services

The City of Charlotte is inviting proposals from qualified companies to provide comprehensive Document Management Services, including scanning, storage, and shredding. These services will support the City’s ongoing efforts to efficiently manage, store, and securely dispose of physical and electronic documents across various departments.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Transportation Asset Inventory

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16826
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 01/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Transportation Asset Inventory

The chosen vendor will provide a segmented inventory of the following transportation assets.

  1. City-maintained roadways.
  2. Traffic control signs and supports on selected state and all city roadways.
  3. Pavement markings on selected state and all city roadways.
  4. Sidewalks and accessible ramps on city roadways
  5. Other vertical elements within the roadway such as tubular delineators, curbing, medians etc.

A condition analysis of the assets will be included with the inventory The analysis will provide a database of information that will be utilized for work management as well as emergency services during hazardous conditions. 

The vendor will provide separate ESRI geodatabases with each asset category.  Specific table schemas for each asset will be determined prior to data collection.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods

Airport Fire Department Fluorine Free Foam

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CFD-17047
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-13
  • Last Updated: 01/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 2025-02-13 Airport Fire Department Fluorine Free Foam

The Charlotte Douglas Airport Fire Department is expecting delivery of a new crash truck around August/September of 2025. As part of this update, they will be transitioning to fluorine free foam for this truck, current trucks and all future crash trucks in their fleet and therefore are seeking a new multi-year contract for the purchase of fluorine free firefighting foam.
All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet ... Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17113
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 01/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) is owned and operated by the City of Charlotte and is among the world’s busiest airports. CLT offers nonstop air service to more than 186 destinations around the globe and is home to eight major air carriers, 15 regional carriers, and three foreign flag carriers. CLT will be solicitating proposals for the Parking Staff and Valet  services.

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