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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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Charlotte Water / Construction
Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Facilities – Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 25 buildings, including offices, Park & Rides, Maintenance Facilties, equipment shops, that house various CATS activities. CATS anticipates contracting for commercial plumbing services on an on-call at various locations as directed by the CATS Facilities Manager. The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 24 hours. Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects. This would be a three year contract with two one-year renewals.
PSR # 1938
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Crestmont Drive (4724) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Four Mile Creek Rd 9427
Project initiated to address a failing 48” CMP culvert. The culvert crosses a high hazard dam with deficiency’s that will be addressed by a private HOA. The city intends to install approx. 80LF of 48” RCP and tie into an existing concrete flume; remove and replace approx. 40LF of 15” RCP; add (1) DCB; add (2) CBs; add (1) winged headwall
Charlotte Water / Construction
FY26-2 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction
The Project consists of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water and/or sewer extensions, water and/or sewer replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer, water distribution system reliability improvement projects, and/or sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects, which will be assigned by the Project Engineer.
Charlotte Water / Construction
FY26-1 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction
The project consists of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water and/or sewer extensions, water and/or sewer replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer, water distribution system reliability improvement projects, and/or sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects, which will be assigned by the Project Engineer.
Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3
This project will upgrade the existing meter reading system to a self-reporting network and replace end of life residential meters. Existing communication endpoints not compatible with the network selected will be replaced. Most residential meters will be replaced; those meters not replaced will require a replacement register compatible with the new endpoints. Commercial meters will receive replacement registers or be replace, depending on compatibility with the selected network solution. The communication network, hourly interval data and customer access portal will improve customer experience, increase billing efficiency and accuracy, reduce system losses and operational expenses, and improve system monitoring and planning.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Charlotte Water Traffic Control Services
Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide scheduled traffic control services, as a result of planned/scheduled water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water and in the event of an unplanned/unscheduled immediate emergency within the area, such as a water main break or an emergency resulting from a natural disaster.
Maintenance of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure requires safely guiding traffic through active work zones, lane closures, and other situations while protecting Charlotte Water staff, residents, and equipment during the work activity or closure. This includes the placement and removal of traffic control devices by qualified personnel, as well as flagging of traffic. Services shall include the provision of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to safely route traffic through Charlotte Water work zones or event areas.
Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:
Companies must have the ability to provide traffic control services on an as needed basis, 24/7/365, within the limits of Mecklenburg County.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
1206 Georgetown
The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Charlotte Water Tree Removal Services
Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide various tree and vegetation removal services, as a result of water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water, as an after-hour/holiday/weekend emergency service, and in the event of an immediate disaster emergency within the area, such as a natural disaster.
Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Reece Rd
The project is bounded by the Park Rd Shopping Center to the South, Park Rd to the West, Arbor Lane to the North and Little Sugar Creek to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Reece Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Park Rd and Arbor Lane.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Moorland Dr 3831
Moorland Dr is a double barrel culvert that is undersized. We are planning to upsize the culvert to a 12’x5’ box culvert
This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.