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

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Fire Apparatus Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-14171
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-06
  • Last Updated: 03/04/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-06 2024-10-06 Fire Apparatus Repair Services

The City is seeking a qualified provider for repairing and coordinating the repair of damage from collisions comprised of over 100 makes and models of fire equipment including engines, ladder trucks, special operations equipment, and support apparatus.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Multi-space On-Street Parking Kiosks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16773
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-01
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 Multi-space On-Street Parking Kiosks

A pay station parking kiosk that serves multiple parking spaces. It will allow parkers to start a pay-by-plate parking session via a touchscreen or keyboard input. The Kiosks should have the ability to be informational and integrate with other mobility options.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Driver Feedback Sign Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13629
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Driver Feedback Sign Services

This contract will install, maintain, and remove/relocate CDOT’s inventory of portable Driver Feedback Signs. These battery-powered radar signs are deployed throughout the city on corridors that are selected by the CDOT Traffic Safety Section for up to six weeks per location. The selected contractor will be responsible for installing the signs in certain locations directed by CDOT, routinely checking the areas they are installed in to ensure they are properly functioning, and once the deployment time has ended for a selected area, removing the signs to be redeployed in another location.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Driver Feedback Signs-Materials

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Driver Feedback Signs-Materials

This contract is for materials driver feedback signs for CDOT’s portable Driver Feedback Signs inventory. These battery-powered radar signs are deployed throughout the city.  The CDOT Traffic Safety Section selects the corridors for up to six weeks per location.

 

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Handheld License Plate Reader

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13771
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 Handheld License Plate Reader

Handheld license plate recognition device and associated software to automatically capture license plate information and associated data to determine compliance with paid or permitted parking.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13594
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

This traffic signal contract will provide resources to install and maintain traffic signals and support infrastructure citywide.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction, General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways that are maintained by the City of Charlotte and by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This is a task order-based contract for on-call services. The services will be established via task orders which include the following: Mobilization, Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Line Removal, and Traffic Control.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Solar Battery Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13722
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Solar Battery Replacements

This contract will be for the replacement of solar batteries in the following equipment:

  • School Zone Flashers
  • Driver Feedback Signs
  • RRFBs
  • Warning Flashers
  • Regular batteries for other types of signal devices

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-03-30
  • Last Updated: 02/28/24
Add to Calendar 2024-03-30 2024-03-30 Collective Q 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

Department of General Services / Construction

Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14074
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-02
  • Last Updated: 02/28/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 2026-01-02 Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvements

This project is located on Sharon Road at Eastburn Road. The project proposes a curve realignment adding a left-turn lane from Sharon Road on to Eastburn Road and removing the superelevation.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Monroe Road Streetscape

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-8925
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-16
  • Last Updated: 02/28/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-16 2024-12-16 Monroe Road Streetscape

Improvements on Monroe Road between North Wendover Road and Eaton Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor and install a pedestrian hybrid beacon in front of Time Out Youth Center.  Improvements will primarily include shared-use paths, drainage, and midblock pedestrian crossings.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Idlewild Road and Monroe Road Intersection

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-8922
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 02/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Idlewild Road and Monroe Road Intersection

This project will improve the Idlewild Road and Monroe Road intersection to enhance conditions for all users. Improvements will include pavement widening to accommodate dual left turn lanes at all intersection approaches, bike lanes or multi-use paths, pedestrian refuge islands, and new sidewalks.

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