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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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Expected Release Date
From Date
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Estimated Total Value
- $10,000 - 49,999
- $50,000 - 99,999
- $100,000 - 249,999
- $250,000 - 499,999
- $500,000 - 999,999
- $1,000,000 -4,999,999
- $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
- $10,000,000+
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Foxwood Road 2727 Storm Drain Improvement Project
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11515
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-07
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3461
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-15
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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
Dobson Dr (832) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3463
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-29
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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 / Construction
Cedar St Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-11513
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-29
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This project is located on South Cedar Street between Stadium View Drive and Westmere Avenue. The existing drainage system consists of a culvert under a city-maintained road. The improvements include culvert and pipe system upgrades.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Storm Water Repair and Improvement FY2025 G
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16654
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-10
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, channels, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, , and landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments). Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within or a combination of the street right-of-way, private, residential and commercial properties.
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-16021
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This contract is for GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION & REPAIRS ON VARIOUS ROADS, AS NEEDED, UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE. The Engineer and or designee will designate maintenance and repair of guardrail at various locations in the city. The maintenance and repair of guardrail throughout the city will vary on the amount of existing or damaged guardrail on each route and should take this into consideration when submitting the 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
Aviation / Construction
Coffey Creek Environmental Mitigation (2nd Re-Solicitation)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16623
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-01-31
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
The purpose of the Coffey Creek Environmental Mitigation bid is to establish a lump sum contract with a qualified contractor to construct the features and components of the Corrective Action Plan that has been designed by WSP, (as Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) (the “CAP Design”) for the former U.S. Airways Maintenance Hangar site located at 5020 Hangar Road in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on behalf of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The CAP Design (dated October 20, 2022) was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for review. NCDEQ issued a Notice of Regulatory Requirements (NORR) letter (dated November 30, 2022) indicating approval of the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-15307
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all services for the application of asphalt-rejuvenating agent to asphaltic concrete surfaces at various locations throughout the City of Charlotte. The rejuvenation of surface roads shall be by spray application of a cationic rejuvenating agent composed of petroleum oils and resins emulsified with water. All work shall be in accordance with the specifications, and the applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and specifications conditions of the contract.
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-16377
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This contract will be for fiber optic cable physical locating, marking, and positive responses to NC811 of CDOT’s underground infrastructure as required by the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, Article 8A of Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Work provided under this contract is to supplement CDOT’s current in-house locates unit and will cover the city of Charlotte limits.
In Development
City Wide / Commodities & Goods
Safety Supplies
- Posting Number: 2024-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-16645
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-02-01
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
The City of Charlotte is requesting a new contract to provide safety supplies and personal protective equipment. The successful bidder shall agree to receive all orders from the Charlotte Department of Transportation, Neighborhood and Business Services, Charlotte Water, and Solid Waste Services as well as other departments and deliver items ordered to a specified address.
All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.
In Development
Charlotte Water / General Services
On-Call Doors, Lock and Hardware Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16635
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-07
- Last Updated: 12/06/24
This contract is for On-Call Services on an as-needed basis for door, lock and hardware installation and repair services for any and all properties managed by Charlotte Water Building Services.
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.