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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In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / General Services

Creative Services for Storm Water Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-21
  • Last Updated: 01/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 2026-01-21 Creative Services for Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services is seeking companies to provide Creative Services to support education and outreach campaigns that raise awareness about Surface Water Quality Education, Flood Safety Education, Volunteer Education, and Storm Drainage Education.

These services will include creative strategy and planning, branding, video production and editing, graphic design, digital media, and imagery related to cause-related messaging for nonprofit or government organizations.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / General Services

Media Buying Services for Storm Water Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19892
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-21
  • Last Updated: 01/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-21 2026-01-21 Media Buying Services for Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services is seeking companies to provide Media Buying Services in support of education and outreach campaigns that raise awareness about Surface Water Quality Education, Flood Safety Education, Volunteer Education, and Storm Drainage Education.

These services will include audience identification, development of budget parameters, negotiation with media outlets, ad placement, management of make-good, verification, and post-buy analysis.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Guardrail Installation and Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-19454
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-13
  • Last Updated: 01/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 2026-01-13 Guardrail Installation and Repairs

This contract is for guardrail installation and repairs on various roads within the City of Charlotte, as needed and upon request. The Engineer and or designee will identify locations requiring guardrail maintenance and repair throughout the city. The extent of maintenance and repair will vary based on the amount of existing or damaged guardrail along each route, and bidders should consider this when submitting a bid.

During maintenance and/or repair of damaged sections of guardrail, the contractor shall replace all needed components of guardrail as directed by the Engineer and stabilize existing guardrail and appurtenances at the site.

All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of this contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Roadway Standard Drawings, January 2024, and the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Waste Hauling and Disposal

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19840
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 01/07/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Waste Hauling and Disposal

The scope of this contract shall be to provide waste hauling and disposal services for campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Cargo 6 Logistics Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19527
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-30
  • Last Updated: 01/07/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-30 2026-01-30 Cargo 6 Logistics Relocation

The Cargo 6 Logistics Relocation is an interior and roofing replacement of the existing Cargo 6 building located on Yorkmont Road. The interior renovation includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes, security, millwork, and restroom fixtures. In the warehouse, the renovation includes select door replacements, a dock leveler. The roof is to be replaced with a new single-ply membrane assembly and the existing rooftop unit (RTU) is to be replaced.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / General Services

Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-10
  • Last Updated: 01/05/26
Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

The City is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services required include repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and other related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.

The selected Company will provide comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and associated systems in the City’s fleet. This includes various vehicle types, makes, and model years, such as hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, and concrete mixers.

Service and repair facilities must be located within a 100-mile radius of 829 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2027-02-01 2027-02-01 McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at McDowell Wastewater Treatment PLant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-19834
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

This project will include the installation of 39 new valves inside of the 24 MOD. The existing valves have reached their useful life. These valves have been purchased separately by Charlotte Water.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19832
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19838
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

This project will include the replacement of the 30″ influent pump station knife gate valves at the discharge header with new plug valves. Additional piping that is failing will need to be replaced along with valve actuators and electrical components. Replacement of malfunctioning gates will also need to be replaced.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19828
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

This construction contract is for the replacement of the Alum Bulk Storage tanks at the Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant. The project will also include replacement of the existing piping between the day tanks and the bulk storage and the piping between the bulk storage tank to the delivery fill location.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19830
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

This construction contract will replace existing diesel pumps with electric submersible pumps. This will be done at three locations at the existing stormwater outfall locations. The project will also include installation of permanent discharge piping at stormwater outfall 1. This will require electrical duct bank along with wiring and all necessary components to power the pumps.