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 City Wide

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Fire Apparatus Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-14171
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-06
  • Last Updated: 03/04/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-06 2024-10-06 Fire Apparatus Repair Services

The City is seeking a qualified provider for repairing and coordinating the repair of damage from collisions comprised of over 100 makes and models of fire equipment including engines, ladder trucks, special operations equipment, and support apparatus.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Driver Feedback Sign Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13629
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Driver Feedback Sign Services

This contract will install, maintain, and remove/relocate CDOT’s inventory of portable Driver Feedback Signs. These battery-powered radar signs are deployed throughout the city on corridors that are selected by the CDOT Traffic Safety Section for up to six weeks per location. The selected contractor will be responsible for installing the signs in certain locations directed by CDOT, routinely checking the areas they are installed in to ensure they are properly functioning, and once the deployment time has ended for a selected area, removing the signs to be redeployed in another location.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction, General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways that are maintained by the City of Charlotte and by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). This is a task order-based contract for on-call services. The services will be established via task orders which include the following: Mobilization, Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Line Removal, and Traffic Control.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Solar Battery Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13722
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Solar Battery Replacements

This contract will be for the replacement of solar batteries in the following equipment:

  • School Zone Flashers
  • Driver Feedback Signs
  • RRFBs
  • Warning Flashers
  • Regular batteries for other types of signal devices

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14074
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-02
  • Last Updated: 02/28/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 2026-01-02 Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvements

This project is located on Sharon Road at Eastburn Road. The project proposes a curve realignment adding a left-turn lane from Sharon Road on to Eastburn Road and removing the superelevation.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Idlewild Road and Monroe Road Intersection

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-8922
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 02/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Idlewild Road and Monroe Road Intersection

This project will improve the Idlewild Road and Monroe Road intersection to enhance conditions for all users. Improvements will include pavement widening to accommodate dual left turn lanes at all intersection approaches, bike lanes or multi-use paths, pedestrian refuge islands, and new sidewalks.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rounding Run Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-8361
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-02
  • Last Updated: 01/28/24
Add to Calendar 2024-11-02 2024-11-02 Rounding Run Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and 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 review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hidden Valley Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-9840
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-01
  • Last Updated: 01/28/24
Add to Calendar 2027-02-01 2027-02-01 Hidden Valley Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is bordered by Highway I-85 to the north, Cinderella Road to the south, Echo Glen Road to the east, and West Sugar Creek Road to the west.  The drainage system consists of open channel and closed pipe systems underneath city-maintained roads.  This was previously identified as a major capital project from the watershed ranking prioritization process, scoring 73 of 100.  The ranking protocol identifies 18 structures that experience flooding in the 100-year storm event and 7 roads that experience transverse overtopping events that do not meet current standards.  The entire neighborhood has received a patchwork of repairs over the years and a holistic project is needed to cost beneficially address the drainage system issues.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Camp Greene/Freedom Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-8369
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-02
  • Last Updated: 01/28/24
Add to Calendar 2025-11-02 2025-11-02 Camp Greene/Freedom Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and 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 located near the intersection of Camp Greene Street and Freedom Drive.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Shamrock Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3459
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-15
  • Last Updated: 01/28/24
Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 2024-06-15 Shamrock Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located near The Plaza and Shamrock Drive and has been identified to address flooding, erosion, and pipe failure in the project area.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Log Cabin 937 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8371
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-13
  • Last Updated: 01/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 2025-02-13 Log Cabin 937 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and 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 review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

Undercover Vehicle Lease

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-10649
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-30
  • Last Updated: 01/12/24
Add to Calendar 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 Undercover Vehicle Lease

The City will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a vendor to provide leased vehicle services. These vehicles are used primarily by the Vice and Narcotics and Gang Units in the specialized undercover investigations. Leasing Vehicles enables Police to rapidly switch out a vehicle if it is identified as an undercover car.