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 Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-14
  • Last Updated: 06/17/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 2025-10-14 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

On-Call General Contractor Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18437
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 06/12/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 On-Call General Contractor Services

The City of Charlotte Aviation department is seeking bids for on-call General Contractor services.  Aviation Facilities Division maintains a portfolio of buildings, including the Main Terminal, offices, fire stations, over 100 tenant occupied building spaces, and equipment shops, which house many aspects of the Aviation Departments Operations. The intent of this solicitation is to select
multiple companies to provide General Contractor services for various Airport properties on an as needed basis.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Environmental Services Facility HVAC Boiler Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17423
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 Environmental Services Facility HVAC Boiler Replacements

Replace three (3) HVAC boilers at Environmental Services Facility. Current units are at end-of-life. Minimum specs are: natural gas-fed at 150CFH; input 1,500,000 BTU/HR; output 1,400,000 BTU/HR; forced-draft burner on 120V/single-phase power; support communication protocols for LON, BACnet, and IoT. In addition to materials provision, awarded vendor shall perform the following tasks: verify all pipe, conduit, and wiring spec in field prior to proposal; remove and dispose of existing units; disconnect and reconnect hot water lines; disconnect and reconnect all electrical wiring; disconnect and reconnect controls; assess and add/modify any unit drainage systems; run new stainless double wall flue pipes to exterior and terminate at roof; perform combustion analysis to assure proper operation; insulate all piping; perform startup and operation check after install; and any other tasks necessary to ensure optimal operation upon completion.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY27 Large Service Contract #1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 FY27 Large Service Contract #1

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse 44

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18355
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Firehouse 44

Firehouse 44 will be an integral asset to support Charlotte Fire Department’s efficient response to emergencies in the community; providing a location within the newly developed River District community and expanding their response area in this newly incorporated region of Charlotte. This 14,600 SF, two-story, 3-bay facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast US and will meet Living Future’s (LF) Zero Carbon certification for total project embodied carbon. The project will comply with Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy and fully support the sophisticated and time-sensitive operations of the Fire Department.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18342
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

This project includes safety improvements at 8 sites, focusing on low-cost, high-impact measures such as pedestrian crossings, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), and priority projects from a Safe Routes to School study.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking D ... CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18338
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

This project will address the non-conforming, physical ADA barriers to the greatest extent feasible and where applicable under code provisions. Phase 2 includes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and adjacent Parking Garage.  Scope areas include Exterior Plaza, Entrance Lobby, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and the 15-story Highrise. Specific scope includes, but is not limited to, Partitions, Doors and Door Hardware, Ramps, Millwork, Restrooms, Controlled Access, Obstructions, Plaza Deck and Accessible Routes. The project delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).  The CMAR will commence with CBI outreach ~3rd qtr 2025 and trade partner pre-qualification ~4th qtr 2025.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17900
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-01
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 2025-12-01 Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #1. The work will help meet growing service demands and maintain system reliability.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-18392
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt

The City of Charlotte requires Sodium Chloride Salt for deicing City streets and roads, and as a preventative measure for any anticipated snowy or icy street conditions.   This solicitation is to provide bulk tonnage delivery of Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt that has been treated with an anti-caking agent to the addresses specified by the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT).  The contract established will be for one year with the option for four (4) one-year renewal options.

 

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 06/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17902
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 06/05/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #2. The project ensures continued expansion and maintenance of service connections across the region.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE ... HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18366
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 06/04/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Heavy Duty Refuse Truck and Street Sweeper Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet street sweeper truck equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

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