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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.

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In Development charlotte water

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
Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 2025-02-15 Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-03
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-04-03 2026-04-03 Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The storm drainage improvement project is for the area in and around Hill Street.  The construction project boundaries are Tryon Street to the southeast, Trade Street to the northeast, South Cedar Street and West 1st Street to the north, and Palmer Street to the southwest. The project includes storm drainage improvements that reduce house and street flooding or will repair failing infrastructure.

In Development charlotte water

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
Add to Calendar 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 Flintridge Dr (2831) 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

Chatham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-5451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-14
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 2026-04-14 Chatham 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

Piccadilly Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8365
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-15
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 2026-03-15 Piccadilly 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 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
Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 2025-04-15 Belmont Force Main Construction

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

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
Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 2025-04-15 Belmont Pump Station Construction

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

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
Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 2025-04-15 Belmont Horizontal Directional Drilling Construction

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.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY26 Large Service Contract #1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-01
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-09-01 2025-09-01 FY26 Large Service Contract #1

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lift Station Improvements Phase III

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12263
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-17
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 2025-06-17 Lift Station Improvements Phase III

Provides for the rehabilitation of 10 to 12 sanitary sewer lift stations. Modernization of electrical and controls, installation of flow measurement equipment and miscellaneous safety and security upgrades as deemed needed on a per site basis.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY24 Water Main Replacement – Contract 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-13336
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-20
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 2025-08-20 FY24 Water Main Replacement – Contract 1

This contract will consist of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water and/or sewer replacements, water and/or sewer extensions, and water distribution system reliability improvement projects, which will be assigned by the Project Engineer.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Upper Little Sugar Creek Interceptor Design

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-12252
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-15
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 2025-08-15 Upper Little Sugar Creek Interceptor Design

Design of Upper Little Sugar Creek Interceptor (at least Phase 1 from Wastewater Treatment Plant to East Boulevard).  The complete project extends from Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Sugar Creek Rd.

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