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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 Water / Commodities & Goods
Water Treatment Polymer Trials
In Development
Charlotte Water / Construction
Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) D ... Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16470
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-07
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
This project involves the replacement of the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope of work includes upgrading the UV disinfection system while utilizing the existing UV channels, extending these channels, and replacing the current level control gates with fixed finger weirs. A new non-potable water (NPW) pump station wet well will be added, and the drain valve of the East Equalization Basin will be replaced. During this upgrade, a temporary disinfection system will be provided to maintain disinfection while the UV system is out of service. Additionally, two existing NPW pumps will be relocated, and three NPW pumps will be replaced in kind. The Filter Backwash Return Pump wet well work will include the installation of a backwash return pump, the necessary piping and valves, and the replacement of a flow meter.
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
2025 Pavement Marking Maintenance
- Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16961
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
This is a contract to install pavement markings on a list of city streets. The work includes, Thermoplastic, Polyurea, and Cold Applied Plastic markings.
In Development
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-15259
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Progressive Design-Build (D/B). FAA regulatory studies, analysis, coordination and permitting is a requirement of this projects scope. A Design Build team will be solicited to implement the project scope.
In Development
Charlotte Water / Construction
Paving and Patching and Other Misc Water and Sewer Repairs
- Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-13964
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
A construction contract to repairs roadways and their appurtenances related to water and sewer infrastructure. In addition, minor work could be related to other existing water sewer infrastructure. The scope will also include some concrete and asphalt work within Charlotte Water.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-16842
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
This Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing storm water infrastructure at 3144, 3200, and 3232 Freedom Drive. Project will install over 1500 feet of new storm drainage pipe.
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13528
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-04
- Last Updated: 01/21/25
Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective W (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9972
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3461
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-24
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
This construction project is located near Eastway Drive and Shamrock Drive and involves addressing a deteriorated corrugated metal pipe system located within the Shamrock Gardens Apartment complex as well as flooding of multiple roadway crossings. An analysis of existing conditions will be performed to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, design and construction of needed improvements. The Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Purser Drive to the north, Shamrock Drive to the south, Briar Creek to the east and Eastway Drive to the west.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Pella Rd 6212 Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-15642
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
Project consist of joint repairs and the lining of 563 LF of 66 CMP with CIPP. Three non-standard and three standard structures will be removed/replaced as well as two headwalls. 57 LF of 24 inch RCP will be removed and replaced. A rip rap apron will be revised/installed. 70 LF of an 8″ water main will also be relocated.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective M (Sharon Hills)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-7054
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-15
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
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 / Construction
Shamrock Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3459
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-16
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
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.
The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.
Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.