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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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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-21
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-21 2025-03-21 Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Dobson Dr (832) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3463
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-28
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-28 2025-03-28 Dobson Dr (832) 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 review is complete.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-11509
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-28
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-28 2025-03-28 Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project

 

This project is on Brynwood Drive, Wessynton Drive, and Summerline Place. The existing drainage system consists of a pipe system under city-maintained roads. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

619 Cedar St Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-11513
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-13
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 2025-02-13 619 Cedar St Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is located on South Cedar Street between Stadium View Drive and Westmere Avenue. The existing drainage system consists of a culvert under a city-maintained road. The improvements include culvert and pipe system upgrades.

 

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Secondary Airfield PCC Spall Repair Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-15311
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-24
  • Last Updated: 01/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-24 2025-02-24 Secondary Airfield PCC Spall Repair Program

The Airfield Maintenance Department of the Facilities Division of CLT maintains hard surface areas of CLT’s airfield, and other areas as-needed. The intent of this solicitation is to select a company to provide repairs utilizing selected construction materials for specific projects at various locations on airport property on an as needed basis during the duration of the scheduled contract. The Scope of Services requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and services, and perform and complete all work in an efficient and workmanlike manner necessary to complete construction of the PCC Spall Repair Program.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16376
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-25
  • Last Updated: 01/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 2025-02-25 D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project

The Project includes the renovation of the existing Concourses D & E Connector (DECO) and a building addition, totaling approximately 160,000 SF which includes:

  • Providing a service area at the Ramp Level to accommodate operational needs per the project program including freight, service and passenger elevators, concessions and club loading docks, and airport storage while maintaining current traffic patterns.
  • Repositioning and increasing the area of the major passenger circulation route of the D/E connector from the Atrium to the end of the moving walkways at the approach of Concourse D.
  • Relocating the existing airline club space from the Departures Level to a new Mezzanine Level location providing approximately 40,000sf for the new club.
  • Providing a new passenger destination and experience at the Departures Level approximately 51,000sf of new concessions and office space.
  • Providing a new Roof Level mechanical penthouse of approximately 9,000sf.
  • Relocating and upgrading utilities and jet fuel system impacted by the project.
  • Coordinating with the Terminal Life Safety project for egress, fire sprinklers, and voice evacuation
  • Accommodating the Terminal Operations, requiring coordination of Construction Activities as a 2nd priority to Passenger, Airline, Concession and Facility Operations.
    • Providing new signage and wayfinding, aligning with current CLT standards.
    • Providing a right of way for a future sterile corridor passing through the DECO project extents. Access to each end of the corridor will be provided under a separate project.

It is anticipated that the project will follow the City of Charlotte sustainability requirements and will be pursuing a Green Globes Certification.  It is anticipated that a Construction Manager will participate in Green Globe Project Survey and provide services required to achieve the Construction Activity Participation.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

CEP Chiller 5 Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-17
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-17 2025-02-17 CEP Chiller 5 Expansion

The scope of this project is to connect one 2000-ton chiller (owner furnished and set on equipment pad) and corresponding mechanical equipment to the CEP. The addition of the chiller will also include the installation of one 2000-ton rooftop cooling tower, one chilled water pump, removal of existing filtration systems, new side filtration skids, and one condenser water pump. Existing structure and piping will be extended as needed to accommodate the installation of the listed equipment.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Main Terminal Air Handling Unit Replacements: AHU-6, AHU-49

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16090
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-17
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 2025-03-17 Main Terminal Air Handling Unit Replacements: AHU-6, AHU-49

The scope of this project is to replace AHU-6 and AHU-49 with new AHUs. New controls, ductwork, associated VAV’s and piping will be installed as part of a complete unit replacement. Each AHU replacement will require a detailed construction phasing process to ensure limited system downtime. Temporary AHUs will be installed as needed during the equipment replacement.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) D ... Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16470
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-07
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 2025-02-07 Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

This project involves the replacement of the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope of work includes upgrading the UV disinfection system while utilizing the existing UV channels, extending these channels, and replacing the current level control gates with fixed finger weirs. A new non-potable water (NPW) pump station wet well will be added, and the drain valve of the East Equalization Basin will be replaced. During this upgrade, a temporary disinfection system will be provided to maintain disinfection while the UV system is out of service. Additionally, two existing NPW pumps will be relocated, and three NPW pumps will be replaced in kind. The Filter Backwash Return Pump wet well work will include the installation of a backwash return pump, the necessary piping and valves, and the replacement of a flow meter.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

2025 Pavement Marking Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16961
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 2025 Pavement Marking Maintenance

This is a contract to install pavement markings on a list of city streets. The work includes, Thermoplastic, Polyurea, and Cold Applied Plastic markings.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-15259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 2025-03-03 RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Progressive Design-Build (D/B).  FAA regulatory studies, analysis, coordination and permitting is a requirement of this projects scope.  A Design Build team will be solicited to implement the project scope.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Paving and Patching and Other Misc Water and Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-13964
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Paving and Patching and Other Misc Water and Sewer Repairs

A construction contract to repairs roadways and their appurtenances related  to water and sewer infrastructure. In addition, minor work could be related to other existing water sewer infrastructure. The scope will also include some concrete and asphalt work within Charlotte Water.

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