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 Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17885
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 1

This contract includes the construction of multiple street main extensions and other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. It will provide construction assistance on an as-needed basis for other capital projects. The scope covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements where necessary.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19045
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective AJ

Collective AJ will consist of 4 projects (2033 Teddington Dr, 435 Norwood Drive, 2316 Kilborne Dr, and 10513 Moss Mill Ln).

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Wood Dale Ter 2022

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19043
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Wood Dale Ter 2022

Project consists of removing a gabion wall and replacing it with a new segmental block wall.  Minimal stream impacts will be made only to install wall. Partial storm system in ROW will be removed and replaced with no outfall impacts.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

2500 Briargrove Dr.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19039
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 2500 Briargrove Dr.

This project involves installing a closed drainage system down both Briargrove Dr. and Milton Rd. to reroute runoff from an existing stream. The proposed closed drainage system ties back into the existing culvert under Colby Pl.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 3

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17889
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 3

This contract will focus on the construction of street main extensions and other necessary infrastructure projects. It will also serve as an on-call contract for capital project construction support. The work will be performed throughout Charlotte Water’s service area, ensuring continued system reliability and expansion where needed.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Creek WRRF Digesters Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18600
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 McAlpine Creek WRRF Digesters Rehabilitation 

The McAlpine Digesters Rehabilitation project focuses on restoring key components of the biosolids treatment facilities. This includes structural repairs and a new cover for the first digested sludge storage tank, along with installation of new sludge pumps, valves, and piping. The project also replaces an outdated programmable logic controller system and adds a new sludge line to separate gravity-fed and pumped flows. Additional improvements include a new dewatering well system for draining the storage tanks and structural evaluation and repairs to the second digested sludge storage tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Creek WRRF Digesters Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18608
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-11
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-11 2027-07-11 McDowell Creek WRRF Digesters Rehabilitation 

This will be an Invitation to Bid for Charlotte Water. The project will involve the rehabilitation of biosolids treatment facilities at the McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. Work will focus on existing digesters and may include structural repairs, floor regrouting, replacement of mechanical components, and upgrades to valves and associated piping. Electrical and instrumentation systems will be reconnected or replaced as needed to support restored operations. These improvements aim to enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of the digester systems and associated infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY27 Large Service Contract #1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 FY27 Large Service Contract #1

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18568
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-30
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-30 2026-04-30 Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement

This construction contract is designated for the replacement of aging water main infrastructure. The scope of work primarily targets water mains that have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are now contributing to operational challenges such as increased maintenance, reduced reliability, and potential service interruptions. Priority is given to pipeline segments 12 inches in diameter or smaller. This contract supports Charlotte Water’s long-term asset management strategy by improving system resilience, reducing unplanned outages, and enhancing overall water service reliability.

 

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Pump Station Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12294
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Belmont Pump Station Construction

This project will deliver a new pumping station and pressurized pipe to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s (CLTWater) Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via CLTWater’s Paw Creek Pumping Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17902
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #2. The project ensures continued expansion and maintenance of service connections across the region.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

718 Harwyn Dr.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19041
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-26
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-26 2026-04-26 718 Harwyn Dr.

Project proposed to replace an existing culvert system under Harwyn Dr. with 2 – 3×5 box culverts, as well as a pipe cleaning effort through the triple 54” RCP culvert at downstream Eaves Ln.