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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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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Solar Battery Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13722
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/06/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Solar Battery Replacements

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

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

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Driver Feedback Sign Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13629
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/06/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 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.  The CDOT Traffic Safety Section selects the corridors 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.

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Department of General Services / Construction

Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16279
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

The scope of this project will include 0.34 miles of new 6ft wide concrete sidewalk, driveway improvements, and wheelchair ramps on Lawyers Rd from Chestnut Lake Dr to Harri Ann Dr.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways maintained by the City of Charlotte and 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.  Each task order should include the following: Mobilization, Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Line Removal, and Traffic Control.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Design of Bridge Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13550
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Design of Bridge Repairs

The Consultant shall prepare technical plans and specifications for the required repairs to the City’s bridges per the Inspection Reports. The Consultant shall schedule completion dates for each bridge. Before the beginning of the next inspection cycle, all bridge repairs should be completed by the contractor.

The Consultant shall prepare two (2) bid documents (including one for guardrail work).  Each shall include the technical plans and specifications for the bid packages for each bridge, as well as bid information/requirements for potential contractors.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-21
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 2025-01-21 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.

 

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project ... Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-12169
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-11-15 2024-11-15 Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The Marlwood/Waverly project area consists of the two ponds, Marlwood Lake located south of Albemarle Road near Marlwood Circle, and Waverly Lake located north of Albemarle Road near Almond Road. The existing ponds have silted in and project improvements include pond dredging to specified projects depths.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-25
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2025-09-25 2025-09-25 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Cedar St Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-11513
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-16
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 2024-10-16 Cedar St Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is located on South Cedar Street between Stadium View Drive and Westmere Avenue. The existing drainage system consists of a culvert under a city-maintained road. The improvements include culvert and pipe system upgrades.

 

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Dobson Dr (832) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3463
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-17
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-17 2024-10-17 Dobson Dr (832) 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.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-12652
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-16
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-16 2024-12-16 Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AE will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 3880 Jeff Adams Dr, 4440 Holbrook Dr, 4611 Denver Av Phase 2. 3880 Jeff Adams Dr will consist of lining approx. 562 LF 54″ CMP with CIPP. Also to include lining 12″ and 15″ systems that tie into main 54” system. We will also be doing invert repair in 54″ pipe where it has eroded. This project will need traffic control along Jeff Adams during construction and foundation protection on the permanent structure located on site. MH and DI adjustments are included in this scope along with asphalt resurfacing around them. 4440 Holbrook Dr scope will include installation of approx. 165LF 30″ RCP; 65LF 36″ RCP; 110LF 29×45 Elliptical pipe; 11LF 24″ RCP; 12LF 18″ RCP; 28LF 15″ RCP. Approx 200 LF of 30” RCP and 15” RCP will be removed and another approx. 200LF of RCP is to be plugged and abandoned. Scope also intends to replace approx. 105LF of sewer with 8” DIP and replace (2) sewer manholes. Storm drainage structure replacement, foundation protection, asphalt resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement to also be included. 4611 Denver Av Phase 2 scope will include removal of approx. 75 LF of duel 60” CMP and installation of 65LF of a 10×5 RCBC. Project to include approx. 314 LF of sewer replacement and (6) MHs. Scope also to include conc headwalls and full depth pavement resurfacing.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Severn/Tyndal Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8349
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-25
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-25 2025-03-25 Severn/Tyndal 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. The project area is located in the overall Sunnyvale Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area. The scope of work for the Tyndale Avenue project includes replacing a corrugated metal pipe between Tyndale Avenue and Chandworth Road. Replacement of the system is needed to address reported house flooding in the immediate area. The upgrade to the system also allows for the construction of the upstream improvements currently in design from the Storm Water’s queue that will address seven requests for service of failing infrastructure and flooding requests. Approximately 500 linear feet of 48-inch to 66-inch corrugated pipe will need to be replaced to address the undersized and deteriorating system in the Severn Avenue project area.

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