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 Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Guardrail Installation and Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-19454
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-13
  • Last Updated: 01/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-13 2026-01-13 Guardrail Installation and Repairs

This contract is for guardrail installation and repairs on various roads within the City of Charlotte, as needed and upon request. The Engineer and or designee will identify locations requiring guardrail maintenance and repair throughout the city. The extent of maintenance and repair will vary based on the amount of existing or damaged guardrail along each route, and bidders should consider this when submitting a bid.

During maintenance and/or repair of damaged sections of guardrail, the contractor shall replace all needed components of guardrail as directed by the Engineer and stabilize existing guardrail and appurtenances at the site.

All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of this contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Roadway Standard Drawings, January 2024, and the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / General Services

Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-10
  • Last Updated: 01/05/26
Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

The City is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services required include repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and other related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.

The selected Company will provide comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and associated systems in the City’s fleet. This includes various vehicle types, makes, and model years, such as hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, and concrete mixers.

Service and repair facilities must be located within a 100-mile radius of 829 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19820
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 Franklin WTP Belt Filter Press Conveyor Replacement

This will be an Invitation to Bid to procure and install a new belt filter press conveyor system at Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The work will also include demolition and removal of the existing system.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19815
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-12
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-12 2026-01-12 Owner’s Advisor for the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

This Contract will be for Owner’s Advisor services the upcoming design and subsequent construction of the proposed Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion and associated infrastructure projects. The Owner’s Advisor professional services will start during procurement and continue through construction/warranty phases of infrastructure associated with the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / Commodities & Goods

CCPA Police Interceptor Vehicles

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-19746
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 12/29/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CCPA Police Interceptor Vehicles

The Charlotte Mechlenburg Police Department (CMPD) is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the procurement of Police Interceptor Vehicles, both marked and unmarked. The CMPD adds and replaces vehicles based upon an assessment of usage, age, maintenance cost, and condition.

This contract will be a Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) contract and will be available to Participating Public Agencies.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 12/24/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

This purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.

Interested? Learn more at our Industry Day Event on 11/17!

For additional information about the Draft RFP and to view the sign in sheet from the industry day, please see the links below.

  • Sign-In Sheet (compressed to 2.5MB):

https://charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/bryant-farms-ext-pii-industry-day-sign-in-sheet-2025-11-17.pdf

  • RFP (compressed to 28MB – due to large file size please allow additional time to load):

https:///files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/rfq-bryant-farms-phase-2-2025-11-24.pdf

Please have all questions submitted by 5pm on Monday December 8, 2025 to Carlos Alzate (Carlos.Alzate@charlottenc.gov)

  • Public Industry Day Q&A:

https://www.charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/projects/documents/general-services/bryant-farms/bryant-farms-rd-ext-phii-industry-day-qa.pdf 

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-7062
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-19
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-19 2026-01-19 Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

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 under review.  Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.

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 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 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.