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 Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 12/01/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Progressive Design-Build)

This purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.

Interested? Learn more at our Industry Day Event on 11/17!

For additional information about the Draft RFP and to view the sign in sheet from the industry day, please see the links below.  Please note

  • Sign-In Sheet (compressed to 2.5MB):

https://charlottenc.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/bryant-farms-ext-pii-industry-day-sign-in-sheet-2025-11-17.pdf

  • RFP (compressed to 28MB – due to large file size please allow additional time to load):

https:///files/sharedassets/city/v/1/growth-and-development/doing-business-with-the-city/documents/solicitations/city-procurement/general-services/bryantfarmsph2/rfq-bryant-farms-phase-2-2025-11-24.pdf

Please have all questions submitted by 5pm on Monday December 8, 2025 to Carlos Alzate (Carlos.Alzate@charlottenc.gov)

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Tree Obstruction Remediation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19531
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-02
  • Last Updated: 11/24/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-02 2026-03-02 Tree Obstruction Remediation

This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Manual T-Point Canopy Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19525
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-02
  • Last Updated: 11/24/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-02 2026-02-02 Manual T-Point Canopy Project

This project involves constructing a 15,000 SF prefabricated canopy to support manual baggage sortation operations between the existing T-Point Building and the ABR Breakroom Building. The scope also includes the addition of vehicular parking spaces and a modular guard booth.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Foxrun/Burtonwood Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-9838
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-21
  • Last Updated: 11/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-21 2026-10-21 Foxrun/Burtonwood Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is bordered by Rama Road to the north, McAlpine Creek to the south, Monroe Road to the east and Burlwood 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 with a score of 54 of 100.  The ranking protocol identifies 30 structures that experience flooding in the 100-year storm event and 16 roads that experience transverse overtopping events that do not meet current standards.  A holistic project is needed to cost beneficially address the drainage system issues.

 

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-15
  • Last Updated: 11/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 2026-03-15 Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.

The Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Arnold Drive to the north, Central Avenue to the south, Temple Lane to the east and Eastway Drive to the west.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 200 acres and the improvements may include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-17294
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.

The Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by East 4th Street to the north, Baxter Street to the south, Caswell Road to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 40 acres and the improvements will include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bruns Academy WQEP

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19585
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2027-02-15 2027-02-15 Bruns Academy WQEP

There is an existing wetlands system and stream adjacent to the Bruns Academy that are in need of improvements. The intent of this project is to reset an existing wetlands system to its original design and provide enhancement, where applicable. Wetland restoration efforts will include regrading, sodding and planting of vegetation,  installation of a new pedestrian bridge and retaining wall.  Additionally, stream improvements, such as regrading banks and adding riffles, are proposed. The proposed improvements will enhance the overall performance of the system for conveying and treating stormwater.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-19425
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-01
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2027-01-01 2027-01-01 Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1

Widen Robinson Church Road from WT Harris Blvd. to the Plott Road/Highland Avenue intersection from two lanes to three lanes with intermittent islands. Amenities include: curb & gutter, shared-use path, planting strip, underground stormwater filers, accessible ramps, and mid-block crossings. Includes the construction of a roundabout.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-17356
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-16
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-16 2026-06-16 Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 560 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity. This project area is bordered by Hinson Drive to the north, Stratfordshire Drive to the south, Tadlock Place to the east and Morning Dale Road to the west.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rhodes SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17360
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-15 2026-02-15 Rhodes SDIP

Rhodes SDIP is a minor bid project that was created to address the service request at 3738 Rhodes and is located on the City project dashboard.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-21
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 2025-11-21 McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

This project will increase treatment capacity at the McDowell WRRF. Work will include but is not limited to designing a new BTB, RAS and WAS pumps, a new RAS distribution box, new hydro cyclones, and improvements to the blower building.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective M (Sharon Hills)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective M (Sharon Hills)

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.