Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

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.

If you have questions or need assistance with this portal, contact City Procurement at earlybird@charlottenc.gov.

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  • Architectural / Engineering Services
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  • General Services
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  • SBE-Small Business Enterprise
  • DBE-Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • MBE-Minority Business Enterprise
  • WBE-Women Owned Business Enterprise

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Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 Statesville Road Booster Pump Station
The goal of this project is to design a booster pump station along Statesville Road. The booster pump station will have a capacity of roughly 25 MGD. The purpose will be to pump into the 978 zone, providing additional capacity. The selected firm will handle design services, permitting, and construction admin services.

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Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Industry Day Event: Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 – Progressiv ... Industry Day Event: Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 – Progressive Design-Build

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-19290
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-17
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-17 2025-11-17 Industry Day Event: Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 – Progressive Design-Build
The City of Charlotte invites interested firms to participate in an Industry Day for the Bryant Farms Road Extension Phase 2 project. This session will provide an overview of the project scope, schedule, and goals, as well as information on the City’s plan to use the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery method in accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-128.1A.

Participants will learn about:

      • The City’s objectives and priorities for the project
      • The anticipated procurement process and timeline
      • Evaluation criteria and selection process under the PDB approach
      • Opportunities for collaboration and Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) participation

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.  All questions and responses will be published on the city’s procurement website to ensure transparency.

Who should attend: Design-Build firms, contractors, designers, and subcontractors interested in teaming opportunities for this project.

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025, 10 AM to 12 PM

Format: In-person only

Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Room 266

About the project: The purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.

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Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17940
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

This contract includes cleaning out storage tanks at the Sugar Creek facility. The work will remove accumulated debris and ensure the tanks remain in good working condition. This maintenance is to extend the lifespan of these critical infrastructure assets.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18598
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

The Ashe Plantation Lift Station project involves the design, bidding, and construction of a new lift station utilizing the existing wet well built during Phase I of the Ashe Plantation Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed system is a duplex lift station with a capacity of 320 gallons per minute, which will connect to an 8-inch forcemain. This new infrastructure will convey wastewater to the Goose Creek basin. As part of the project, the existing package treatment plant will be decommissioned.

 

 

 

 

 

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

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Economic Development / General Services

Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)--19208
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-16
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 2025-12-16 Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development

The City is seeking a qualified Company to design a comprehensive training curriculum that builds small business capacity and readiness to participate in upcoming City-led projects. The Company will be responsible for developing a Small Business Readiness Curriculum that provides small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to compete for contracting opportunities. The Company will be responsible for curriculum development only; delivery of the curriculum will be carried out by other designated facilitators and/or organizations.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17887
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

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.

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities – Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18831
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 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

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Crestmont Drive (4724) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3471
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 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.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Four Mile Creek Rd 9427

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19053
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-26
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 2026-03-26 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

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Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17257
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 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.

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