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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19055
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project initiated due to failure of 96” system. City plans to remove and replace 96” CMP with 62LF 9’x6’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; Add (1) DCB CLDS 20.03; Add (1) CLDS 20.05; Add (2) NCDOT 840.01 CB’s; City plans to add approx. 87 LF of 15” RCP; Curb and gutter replacement; pavement resurfacing.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / General Services

Citywide On Call Cabling Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-20144
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-14 2026-03-14 Citywide On Call Cabling Services

General Scope.
The City requires qualified and experienced Companies to provide on‐call low voltage cabling installation and renovation
services. These Services include, but are not limited to, installation and maintenance of: data cabling, Ethernet, building
wiring, fiber optic installations, voice and/or data network installation, network cabling, hardware testing and certification,
audio and/or video cabling, radio frequency (“RF”), cabinet installation, bonding and grounding, patch cables, and
backboards. The Services may be required at any City facility.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18/36 and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18/36 and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to issue an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) for the rehabilitation construction of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D.  The scope of this work will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Radiator and Fuel Tank Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20133
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-07
  • Last Updated: 02/09/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 2026-04-07 Bus Radiator and Fuel Tank Repair Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting with a supplier that will handle pickup, delivery, and repair of radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, coolant surge tanks, and fuel tanks for CATS buses. The supplier must be able to provide parts, including radiators, coolers, surge tanks, and fuel tanks for various bus models.

PSR # 2040

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 Water

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods

Water Treatment Polymer Trials

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Water Treatment Polymer Trials

The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.

Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17346
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-30
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-30 2027-06-30 Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

This contract will be for fiber optic cable physical locating, marking, and positive responses to NC811 of CDOT’s underground infrastructure as required by the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, Article 8A of Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Work provided under this contract is to supplement CDOT’s current in-house locates unit and will cover the city of Charlotte limits.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17902
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #2. The project ensures continued expansion and maintenance of service connections across the region.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series X

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-11749
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-29
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-29 2026-05-29 Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series X

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Hambright Park and Ride Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17992
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-05
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 Hambright Park and Ride Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the construction of the Hambright Park & Ride.  The proposed Hambright Park and Ride will be an approximately 460 parking space mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The project will also include a new public street to access the site, driver comfort station (driver restroom facilities), internal pedestrian circulation, provisions for a mobility hub for micro-mobility options and/or shared ride services, site security and surveillance, and sustainability components.

PSR # 1883

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19978
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting construction up-fits at the North Yard Facility with intentions of utilizing the area as storage for CATS. The storage yard, also known as the North Yard Annex, will be a secured and monitored area with access control, security lighting, CCTV cameras, fencing, and power supply capable of providing climate control measures to material as needed.

PSR # 2033

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

LRV & STREETCAR INVENTORY SPARE BRAKE PADS & DISC

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19986
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 LRV & STREETCAR INVENTORY SPARE BRAKE PADS & DISC

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail division anticipates contracting for spare brake pads and disc for the LRV S70 and Streetcar. The brake pads and disc are essential to maintaining the braking system during preventative maintenance for revenue service.

PSR # 2038