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 Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19820
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

This will be an Invitation to Bid to procure and install a new belt filter press conveyor system at Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The work will also include demolition and removal of the existing system.

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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19702
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-02
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 2026-06-02 Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

To provide software, maintenance, and support for the security badge holder’s computer-based training and learning management system.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Airport Traffic and Curb Support Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19691
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-15
  • Last Updated: 12/11/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 Airport Traffic and Curb Support Services

Seeking proposals for a supplier to provide direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the airport roadways and curb in front of the the terminal building while enforcing airport bylaws, rules, and regulations.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2027-06-01 2027-06-01 FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

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 Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18342
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

This project includes safety improvements at 8 sites, focusing on low-cost, high-impact measures such as pedestrian crossings, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), and priority projects from a Safe Routes to School study.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Building Management Systems – Subject To Change

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14659
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-30
  • Last Updated: 12/08/25
Add to Calendar 2027-05-30 2027-05-30 Building Management Systems – Subject To Change

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced companies interested in maintaining existing or providing a Building Management Systems to monitor access control, cameras, HVAC and fire detection at the main Terminal, old Terminal building and at the CLT
Center.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19244
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

Fixing non-compliant ramps and pedestrian signals at 2 signalized intersections. Curb ramp and sidewalk replacements at multiple unsignalized intersections. Mill & overlay and pavement marking work will be required. Traffic signal wiring/conduit work will be required.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Drainage Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19081
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CTC Drainage Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

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