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 Aviation

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Environmental Consulting and Remedial Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19682
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/17/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Environmental Consulting and Remedial Services

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is seeking a Statement of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide environmental assessment and remedial services.  Services will include ongoing spill remediation for NCDEQ UST Section Incident #18989, involving comprehensive site assessment and long-term corrective action activities. Work includes assessment and reporting, site monitoring, absorbent pad and boom maintenance, and operations and maintenance of two (2) dual-phase extraction systems and associated Physical Chemical 1 wastewater treatment systems. The anticipated duration of the project is approximately 5–10 years.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Sewer Trunkline Modeling

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17932
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Sewer Trunkline Modeling

This project involves sewer trunkline modeling to support odor control efforts within the wastewater collection system. The model will help optimize system performance and identify areas where odor mitigation strategies are needed. The goal is to enhance system efficiency while minimizing odor impacts on surrounding communities.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19906
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of operator comfort stations at JW Clay & University City Blvd.

PSR # 2016

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19904
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of an operator comfort station at the Park and Ride on Old Concord Road.

PSR # 2015

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-07
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 2026-02-07 Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Services

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering companies (Company or Proposer) to provide professional engineering services for the Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Program.  The purpose of this document is to solicit qualifications of engineering firms (Firm) interested in providing program management professional services from design through construction/warranty phases of multiple tank rehabilitation projects within the overall program.

 

This program involves the planning, design, and construction administration for the rehabilitation of multiple elevated water storage tank projects. Each tank will undergo interior and exterior recoating to extend its service life and improve corrosion resistance. The scope also includes the replacement of outdated structural components to enhance safety and compliance. Miscellaneous piping repairs will be completed as needed to restore functionality and improve overall system performance. The project is managed to ensure coordination, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout design and construction.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19815
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-12
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-12 2026-01-12 Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

This Contract will be for Owner’s Advisor services the upcoming design and subsequent construction of the proposed Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion and associated infrastructure projects. The Owner’s Advisor professional services will start during procurement and continue through construction/warranty phases of infrastructure associated with the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 12/24/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

This 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.

Interested? Learn more at our Industry Day Event on 11/17!

For additional information about the Draft RFP and to view the sign in sheet from the industry day, please see the links below.

  • Sign-In Sheet (compressed to 2.5MB):

https://charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/bryant-farms-ext-pii-industry-day-sign-in-sheet-2025-11-17.pdf

  • RFP (compressed to 28MB – due to large file size please allow additional time to load):

https:///files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/rfq-bryant-farms-phase-2-2025-11-24.pdf

Please have all questions submitted by 5pm on Monday December 8, 2025 to Carlos Alzate (Carlos.Alzate@charlottenc.gov)

  • Public Industry Day Q&A:

https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/projects/documents/general-services/bryant-farms/bryant-farms-rd-ext-phii-industry-day-qa.pdf 

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2027-01-12 2027-01-12 Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation 

This project involves the rehabilitation of existing elevated water storage tanks to restore structural integrity and operational efficiency. Associated work includes improvements to nearby waterlines to ensure reliable connectivity to the tanks. Site work may include clearing, grading, and other modifications necessary to support the rehabilitation activities. The goal is to extend the service life of the tanks and maintain consistent water system performance.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Ser ... Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-8783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-11
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-11 2026-12-11 Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

Charlotte Water is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide survey, design, contract administration, construction inspection services, and other engineering services as requested.  The engineering services requested will be for routine and emergency water distribution and collection system repair projects.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Professional Engineering Services for Transportation Projects – ... Professional Engineering Services for Transportation Projects – Complete – Please Archive

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17365
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-01
  • Last Updated: 09/19/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 Professional Engineering Services for Transportation Projects – Complete – Please Archive

The Engineering Services Division of the Department of General Services (GS) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering companies (Company) to provide the following three main components for this solicitation and interested parties may choose to be considered for any or all:

• Embedded Consultant Project Management staff: Primary responsibilities include reviewing project deliverables and the overall project management duties as normally performed by city Project Managers. The consultant must certify designs as a North Carolina Professional Engineer or defer this to the project engineer. QA/QC staff should have experience in designing and preparing construction plans for transportation projects and will oversee the work of Project Engineers and/or consultant designers on assigned projects and be directly responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on-schedule and within the allocated budget.
• Embedded Project Engineer staff: Primarily responsible for completing designs for an average of 4-10 projects per year, depending on size and scope. They will be the engineer of record for designs of varying sizes and will report directly to city or consultant Project Management Staff.
• Miscellaneous Planning and Design Services: The City of Charlotte is seeking assistance from qualified Transportation Consulting firms to provide transportation planning and transportation engineering on “on-call” basis. The on-call contract will provide a flexible and effective way for the city to respond to recurring consultant service needs covering a range of multi-dimensional transportation engineering and planning tasks. The flexible on-call consultant service contracts with qualified transportation firms will help meet the needs of the city. Each firm selected for an on-call contract will be required to enter into a master agreement with the city. This master agreement will fulfill the consultant solicitation and selection process for the work to be performed under the on-call contract.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Solid Waste Services Master Plan – Advance Planning

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14485
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-01
  • Last Updated: 04/10/24
Add to Calendar 2024-09-01 2024-09-01 Solid Waste Services Master Plan – Advance Planning

The project is a study of the current City of Charlotte Solid Waste collection process, the existing facilities for the processing of solid waste, and future needs that include providing strategic locations for additional facilities. The consultant needs to be able to make recommendations as well as have the resources to design a facility.

The selected firm will review the Solid Waste collection process and develop a master plan for how services should be provided throughout the City of Charlotte. This will include identifying possible locations for facilities, the make-up of facilities, and co-location opportunities with other new or existing City facilities.