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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.
If you have questions or need assistance with this portal, contact City Procurement at earlybird@charlottenc.gov.
Department
- Aviation
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Charlotte Communications & Marketing
- Charlotte Department of Transportation
- Charlotte Fire Department
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
- Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
- Charlotte Storm Water Services
- Charlotte Water
- City Attorney’s Office
- City Clerk
- City Manager's Office
- City Wide
- Community Relations
- Department of General Services
- Economic Development
- Finance
- Housing & Neighborhood Services
- Human Resources
- Innovation & Technology
- Internal Audit
- Solid Waste Services
- Strategy & Budget
Solicitation Category
- Architectural / Engineering Services
- Commodities & Goods
- Construction
- Construction Cost Estimating
- General Services
- Technology Goods & Services
Utilization
- SBE-Small Business Enterprise
- DBE-Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
- MBE-Minority Business Enterprise
- WBE-Women Owned Business Enterprise
Expected Release Date
From Date
To Date
Estimated Total Value
- $10,000 - 49,999
- $50,000 - 99,999
- $100,000 - 249,999
- $250,000 - 499,999
- $500,000 - 999,999
- $1,000,000 -4,999,999
- $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
- $10,000,000+
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/aviation-blue.png)
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Concourse C Expansion (Design)
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/engineering-property-management-blue.png)
Department of General Services / General Services
Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-15729
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
- Last Updated: 09/04/24
The City of Charlotte requires qualified light vehicle dealers and general service providers to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s various up-fitting needs including but not limited to window tenting, bed liner installing, lift gates, and truck bed shells.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/city-wide-blue.png)
City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services
General Vehicle Collision Repair Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-15735
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-02
- Last Updated: 09/04/24
The City requires qualified service providers to work in conjunction with the City’s Fleet Management staff to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services on city fleet and Mecklenburg County vehicles. Collision repairs may include but are not limited to paint and body work, frame, cooling systems, engine components, transmission, steering, and related part repairs or replacement.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/aviation-blue.png)
Aviation, Department of General Services / General Services
Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-15731
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
- Last Updated: 09/04/24
The City requires a company to work in conjunction with Fleet Management, the Airport and other city departments to provide Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services to the City of Charlotte. The Company shall perform vehicle or equipment maintenance, repair, and modification through the provision of Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related services for vehicles and equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/aviation-blue.png)
Aviation / Construction
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-12926
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
- Last Updated: 08/23/24
This project will construct a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The facility will be constructed in a green field site within the airfield. The general scope of the project includes site preparation (grading and drainage), building construction, HVAC, plumbing, asphalt parking lot and roadway paving, electrical, and associated utilities.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Magnolia/Winthrop Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-15648
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-28
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
The Magnolia/Winthrop Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) consists of storm water infrastructure improvements along Ideal Way, Winthrop Avenue and Springdale Avenue. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments), traffic control and any other associated work required by the Engineer.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-15633
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-30
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.
The Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by East 4th Street to the north, Baxter Street to the south, Caswell Road to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west. This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 40 acres and the improvements will include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-15631
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.
The Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Arnold Drive to the north, Central Avenue to the south, Temple Lane to the east and Eastway Drive to the west. This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 200 acres and the improvements may include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3469
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-08
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-water-blue.png)
Charlotte Water / Construction
Belmont Force Main Construction
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12289
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-water-blue.png)
Charlotte Water / Construction
Belmont Pump Station Construction
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12294
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
This project will deliver a new pumping station and pressurized pipe to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s (CLTWater) Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via CLTWater’s Paw Creek Pumping Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-water-blue.png)
Charlotte Water / Construction
Belmont Horizontal Directional Drilling Construction
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12291
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s (CLTWater) Stowe Regional WWRF via CLTWater’s Paw Creek Pump Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of Design and three separate construction contracts.
Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the expansion of Concourse C. The project will develop approximately 300,000 square feet with up to 16 aircraft boarding gates. Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.