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.

If you have questions or need assistance with this portal, contact City Procurement at earlybird@charlottenc.gov.

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In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-11515
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-29
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-29 2025-12-29 Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Glory Street to the north, Little Sugar Creek to the south, Sugar Creek Road to the east and Craighead Road to the west. The existing drainage system consists of pipe system under city-maintained road, state-maintained road, and private property. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Coaching Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19708
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-03
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 2026-02-03 Coaching Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), operated by the City of Charlotte, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide executive and professional coaching services to leaders across all divisions of the Airport. The goal is to enhance leadership capabilities, foster strategic thinking, and support personal and professional growth aligned with CLT’s vision, mission and strategic principles. The selected vendors will support the development and growth of employees through structured coaching engagements aligned with employee, divisional, and organizational goals.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CCPA Furniture, Installation, Design and Consulting Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-18506
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-06
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 2026-01-06 CCPA Furniture, Installation, Design and Consulting Services

The City of Charlotte is inviting proposals from qualified companies to provide the broadest selection of Office, Education, Classroom and Miscellaneous Furniture, Installation, Design & Consulting Services and Related Products that meets or exceeds the requirements of the City and Participating Public Agencies nationwide.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

On-Call Roof Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19661
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-04
  • Last Updated: 12/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 2026-02-04 On-Call Roof Maintenance and Repair Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CDIA) has responsibility for maintenance and repair of approximately one hundred (100) buildings including the airport terminal. CDIA requires a minimum of two on-call contractors to perform maintenance and emergency roof repairs of these facilities. The selected contractors will enter into a time and materials contract for on-call roof maintenance and repair services on an as needed basis. The work shall include the furnishing of all supervision, labor, materials, and services required to make the necessary repairs. Along with making repairs to roofs, the Contractors shall be required to demolish and remove existing roof materials and dispose of all waste material. Repairs shall be billed on an agreed upon hourly rate and materials percent mark-up.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Perimeter Fence Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19529
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-13
  • Last Updated: 12/01/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 2026-01-13 Perimeter Fence Phase II

Phase II of the Perimeter Fence Upgrade project aims to enhance airfield security and safety by mitigating hazards posed by large terrestrial wildlife and preventing unauthorized access to the airfield. This phase includes the replacement of approximately 21,000 linear feet of perimeter fencing along Runway 18R/36L, as well as upgrades to select airfield gates. The project will increase the fence height from 6 feet to 10 feet and implement targeted gate modifications to align with FAA Cert Alert 16-03 and the Airport Security Plan (ASP).

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

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.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Mallard Connector Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19203
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-22
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 2025-11-22 Mallard Connector Main
This project provides increased hydraulic capacity to the Mallard Tank, which will enable it to trend better with the Huntersville Tank. This will eliminate the need to throttle inlet valve at Huntersville Tank, which will result in energy savings by reducing discharge HGLs at pump stations. It will also provide higher capacity for water to be leaked through the Mallard PRV from the 978 into the 882 in emergency scenarios.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17350
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Drainage Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19081
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CTC Drainage Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

PSR # 1955

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19275
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 2026-01-14 CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.

PSR # 1974

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CATS Parking Deck Repair

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19270
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-07
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-07 2026-01-07 CATS Parking Deck Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting out the repair at six (6) parking decks:

  1. JW Clay
  2. University City Blvd
  3. Sugar Creek
  4. North Davidson
  5. South Tryon
  6. I-485

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Concrete repairs using shotcrete
  • Crack sealing via epoxy resin injection
  • Installation of pourable joint sealants
  • Minor drainage relocation
  • Seeding and mulching

PSR # 1969