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.

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In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke ... Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road) (Revised 3/2026)

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14166
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/04/26
Add to Calendar 2028-07-01 2028-07-01 Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road) (Revised 3/2026)

This project will install a 6′ concrete sidewalk, 8′ planting strip, concrete curb ramps, Pedestrian Refuge Island, concrete driveways, 2′-6″ concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage systems, and street trees along Margaret Wallace Road from Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road. The project length is 1,900 LF/0.40 miles.

March 2026 Update: This project is on an extended hold; no estimated bid opening date is available at this time. Please visit the project web page for progress updates. 

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 03/04/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 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.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Rea Road Widening (I-485 to Williams Pond Lane)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14168
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-06
  • Last Updated: 03/04/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-06 2026-03-06 Rea Road Widening (I-485 to Williams Pond Lane)

The purpose of this project is to increase capacity along Rea Road. Capacity will be increased by utilizing the right turn lane drops and median to develop an additional NB and SB through lane along Rea Road between the I-485 ramps and Williams Pond Lane. This project will also result in increased turn lane capacity and intersection improvements at Piper Station Drive and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Pedestrian safety and mobility will be improved by providing sidewalks on both sides of Rea Road. Other specific improvements include: curb and gutter, accessible ramps, and driveways.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17271
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/04/26
Add to Calendar 2028-06-30 2028-06-30 NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts. 

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17272
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/04/26
Add to Calendar 2028-06-30 2028-06-30 NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying

Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts. 

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

CLT VoiP Migration

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17322
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-05
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 CLT VoiP Migration

The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure at the airport from copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to a more advanced, efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This transition is aimed at addressing the current limitations of the outdated system, which include lack of modern communication features and inefficiency in handling the airport’s operational demands.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Tree Obstruction Remediation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19531
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-06
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-06 2026-04-06 Tree Obstruction Remediation

This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18299
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-27
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-27 2026-04-27 Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

This project is to perform landscape maintenance in zones two and three within the campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Zone 2 is primarily made up of areas along Billy Graham Parkway and the airport’s parking lots.  Zone 3 is primarily made up of areas along Wallace Neal Rd., ARFF Rd., West Blvd., and Piper Lane.  The daily and weekly tasks include mowing, edging, spraying, trash pickup, pruning, and mulching. These areas are to be clean and manicured to present aesthetically pleasing appearance to the public.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

CLT Website and Application(s) Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18493
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-28
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-28 2026-04-28 CLT Website and Application(s) Services

The City of Charlotte Aviation Department is interested in partnering with a qualified company for the purpose of hosting and maintaining CLTairport.com, CLT’s iOS application, CLT’s Android application, existing features, integrations, and the web and app(s) content management system.

The qualified company will be capable of maintaining, updating, and expanding CLT’s web and app(s) 3rd party platform integrations that include, but are not limited to, flight information feeds, security wait times, online parking booking, payment services, bus wait times, interactive airport maps, and loyalty program.

The qualified company will maintain CLT’s web and app compliance, pursuant to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).  The company will adhere to CLT’s brand standard and ensure the web and app(s) maintain a passenger-focused, feature-forward, engaging design, that is highly reliable and high performing across web browsers, operating systems, desktop experiences, mobile experiences, and devices.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

RFP AVIA 26-13 CLT Internet Circuits

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19605
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-21
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 2026-04-21 RFP AVIA 26-13 CLT Internet Circuits

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) RFP for dedicated high-speed, symmetrical and scalable bandwidth provided on a business-grade fiber optic connection.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Airport On-Call Planning Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20679
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-26
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 2026-05-26 Airport On-Call Planning Services

The Airport is requesting statements of qualifications for the purpose of selecting a Company(s) to provide On-Call Planning Services. The company(s) will provide, on an as-needed basis, professional planning support services. All services required will be scoped and funded by individual Task Orders issued by the airport. The selected Company(s) will be an external source of planning expertise and assistance to the Airport’s Planning Section, which is a subdivision of the Development Division. The company(s) will work at the direction of the Airport’s Planning and Environmental Manager and their team.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Airport On-Call Architectural Consultant Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20682
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-26
  • Last Updated: 03/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 2026-05-26 Airport On-Call Architectural Consultant Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is seeking statements of qualifications from professional architecture, architectural engineering, and design-focused firms to provide task order architecture and design concept services. Services are expected to cover a range of smaller studies, conceptual designs, investigations, coordination processes, and technical support of a limited nature. Many of the anticipated tasks will be themed toward facilitating decision-making and implementation of projects in Charlotte’s Destination CLT Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that are or will be designed and constructed under other contracts. The Task Order assignments are intended as extension-of-staff efforts and expertise for the effective delivery of Destination CLT projects and other projects or issues to come before the Development Department.