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

Collective M (Sharon Hills) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-7054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-15
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2027-01-15 2027-01-15 Collective M (Sharon Hills) Storm Drainage 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 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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Caldwell Williams/Old Plank Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19059
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-26
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-26 2026-10-26 Caldwell Williams/Old Plank Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Old Plank portion of project: Project initiated due to failure of 84” CMP system on Old Plank Rd. City plans to remove and replace 86” CMP with 56LF 8’x7’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls;

Caldwell Williams portion of project: Project initiated due to road flooding. City plans to replace (2) 60” CMP pipes with 39 LF of 13×5 Box culvert. City also intends to add 40LF of 18” RCP; (2) Double catch basins and (2) concrete wingwalls; Pavement and curb replacement.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Woodland Dr 2000 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19057
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-09-29
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-09-29 2026-09-29 Woodland Dr 2000 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project initiated to permanently fix what was an old AFT project. City intends to replace the existing 12’x8’ CMP and replace with approx. 50 LF of 10×8 RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; (4) CBs; (1) JB; Asphalt and curb replacement; Tie existing sewer crossing into a separate system (2) SSMH’s and approx 30 LF of 8” DIP; 15 LF 15” PVC

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Foxwood Road 2727 Storm Drain Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-7058
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-15
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-08-15 2026-08-15 Foxwood Road 2727 Storm Drain 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 the review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

2500 Briargrove Dr. Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19039
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 2500 Briargrove Dr. Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-15
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 2026-07-15 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams 2025 Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19889
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-11
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 2026-05-11 Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams 2025 Rehabilitation

Proposes to rehabilitate and repair high-hazard dam discharge infrastructure, under drains, and storm drainage infrastructure at both Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AJ Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19045
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-29
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 Collective AJ Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20171
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for brake and suspension parts. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.

PSR # 2041

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

Bus Wheelchair Lift Parts

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20169
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Bus Wheelchair Lift Parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for wheelchair lift parts and performance of related services. The purpose of the contract is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.

PSR # 2045

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-20166
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-11
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 2026-08-11 South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

Package 1 of the South Ramp Expansion Program for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT or the Airport) is the first phase of construction of the overall program targeted to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times and enhancing safety. The scope of work will include but is not limited to pavement demolition, cement concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder paving, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, and airfield electrical installation.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-29
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-29 2026-05-29 Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.