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

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Morris Field Bridge Replacement

This project will replace the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Boulevard and Golf Acres Drive, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Ideal Way 816 Storm Drain Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-7060
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25

Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Electrical Maintenance & Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18132
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/08/25

Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods

Uniform, Work Clothing, and Branded Specialty Items

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17348
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/08/25

Archived charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

On-Call Pipe Drape Rental Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17094
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-07
  • Last Updated: 04/07/25

Archived charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Light Vehicle Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17301
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/04/25

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Paratransit revenue vans

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-16973
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 Paratransit revenue vans

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).

PSR # 1826

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.

PSR # 1888

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-15
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 2024-06-15 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.

 

Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Wheeler Storm Water Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8351
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-28
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9156
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC.  Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work could also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer.  Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments).  Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.

Archived charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

LaSalle Street/Beatties Ford Road Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-14208
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-09
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25

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