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 Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Pella Rd 6212 Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17295
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-05
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-05 2026-03-05 Pella Rd 6212 Project

Project consist of joint repairs and the lining of 563 LF of 66 CMP with CIPP.  Three non-standard and three standard structures will be removed/replaced as well as two headwalls.  57 LF of 24 inch RCP will be removed and replaced. A rip rap apron will be revised/installed.  70 LF of an 8″ water main will also be relocated.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bruns Academy WQEP

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19585
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2027-02-15 2027-02-15 Bruns Academy WQEP

There is an existing wetlands system and stream adjacent to the Bruns Academy that are in need of improvements. The intent of this project is to reset an existing wetlands system to its original design and provide enhancement, where applicable. Wetland restoration efforts will include regrading, sodding and planting of vegetation,  installation of a new pedestrian bridge and retaining wall.  Additionally, stream improvements, such as regrading banks and adding riffles, are proposed. The proposed improvements will enhance the overall performance of the system for conveying and treating stormwater.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-19425
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-01
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2027-01-01 2027-01-01 Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1

Widen Robinson Church Road from WT Harris Blvd. to the Plott Road/Highland Avenue intersection from two lanes to three lanes with intermittent islands. Amenities include: curb & gutter, shared-use path, planting strip, underground stormwater filers, accessible ramps, and mid-block crossings. Includes the construction of a roundabout.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-17356
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-16
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-16 2026-06-16 Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 560 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity. This project area is bordered by Hinson Drive to the north, Stratfordshire Drive to the south, Tadlock Place to the east and Morning Dale Road to the west.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rhodes SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17360
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-15 2026-02-15 Rhodes SDIP

Rhodes SDIP is a minor bid project that was created to address the service request at 3738 Rhodes and is located on the City project dashboard.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16842
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-29 2026-01-29 Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing storm water infrastructure at 3144, 3200, and 3232 Freedom Drive.  Project will install over 1500 feet of new storm drainage pipe.

 

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-21
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 2025-11-21 McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

This project will increase treatment capacity at the McDowell WRRF. Work will include but is not limited to designing a new BTB, RAS and WAS pumps, a new RAS distribution box, new hydro cyclones, and improvements to the blower building.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-5447
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 2025-10-29 Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project consists of two culverts in series under Cedarbrook Drive and Denbur Drive. Both culvert crossings consist of triple barrel corrugated metal pipe systems. This is a project that was identified by the asset management team and both culvert crossings are actively failing, and preliminary calculations show that the culverts are also undersized.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11749
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 2026-07-14 Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective M (Sharon Hills)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective M (Sharon Hills)

The 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 a collective package of 7 small Storm Drain Improvement projects that will be constructed under one contract.  This project package is under review and location and project details will be provided after review is complete.