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 / General Services

Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18186
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water wastewater treatment locations. Work may include mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of facility grounds. The task is to maintain these areas, improving site aesthetics and safety.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14215
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow on North Tryon Street by extending the left turn lane. This project will include lane widening, drainage and pavement markings.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-25
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-25 2025-11-25 Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump 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

City Manager's Office / General Services

Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Pl ... Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMO-18750
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-22
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 2025-08-22 Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

The Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR), as part of the Special Initiatives Department, is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Strategic Energy Action Plan+. SEAP+ goals are integrated across the community, including internal and external partnerships and connections throughout the city organization, business community, and residents. To support implementation of this updated plan, the city’s OSR is issuing this RFP for as-needed sustainability support consulting services.

The city is seeking to enter into on-call contracts with two or more firms, on a negotiated Task Order, project-by-project basis, under the awarded contract(s). The City will issue Task Orders with details concerning the services to be provided by the Consultant. Each Task Order will identify key staff who will be assigned by the Consultant to work on the specific project identified in the Task Order.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 07/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development charlotte water

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-19
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 Citywide General Collision Services

The City of Charlotte is looking for qualified Service Providers to work in conjunction with Fleet Management to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services (excluding any City applied graphics), on the City’s various makes and models of vehicles. Service Providers shall pick-up and deliver vehicles, as well as perform all collision repairs at their facilities. Collision repairs may include, but are not restricted to, frame, cooling systems and lines, frame, engine components, transmission, steering, cooling systems, and related parts repairs or replacement. Services shall adhere to any related OEM requirements and/or recommendations.

City and County vehicles include but are not restricted to, Police vehicles, Fire vehicles, general staff cars, various pickup trucks, medium trucks, and medium duty transportation buses, all of various makes, models, and applications. As makes, models, and quantities are subject to change, the Service Provider is required to maintain facilities, inventory, training, and related equipment necessary to accommodate a variety of vehicles.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Preliminary and Primar ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17881
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-10
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 2025-10-10 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

The project includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of preliminary and primary treatment facilities at the McAlpine Creek WWMF. The facilities generally include Screenings Removal, Primary Clarifiers, Gravity Thickeners, Flow Equalization Storage, Flow Equalization Pumping, and Chemical Storage. These improvements will enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Biosolids Treatment Fa ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17883
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-10
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 2025-10-10 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility – Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

Construction Package 1 includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of Digested Sludge Storage Tanks 1 and 2 and their Control Building. The project aims to improve the reliability and performance of biosolids treatment processes. These upgrades will ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Knife Gate Valve

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17936
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 McDowell Knife Gate Valve

This contract includes the replacement of IPS knife gate valves at McDowell. The work will ensure continued reliability and functionality of the infrastructure. This involves installing functioning valves for operational control within the system.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Cap ... Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-14816
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

This opportunity involves providing survey services to support Charlotte Water’s GIS and Capacity Assurance Programs, including the following tasks:

Review available data and consult with the City to clarify and define the City’s requirements.
Obtain necessary information, conduct investigations, and make reasonable efforts for the Surveyor to become familiar with the philosophy and purpose of each project.
Identify and analyze requirements from governmental authorities with jurisdiction and assist the City in obtaining the required approvals.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-15
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 2025-09-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11515
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-14
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2024-09-14 2024-09-14 Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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.

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