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 / General Services

Heavy Truck Vocational Body Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-10
  • Last Updated: 11/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 Heavy Truck Vocational Body Maintenance and Repair Services

The City is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services include, but are not limited to, repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.

The selected Company (or Companies) will provide complete service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and related systems operated by the City, without exception. These include, but are not limited to, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, and concrete mixers.

In Development Finance

Finance / General Services

Auditing Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-FN-19240
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-03
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-03 2025-12-03 Auditing Services

Scope of Work for Financial Auditing Services

October 16, 2025

 

The City of Charlotte is seeking to award a multi-year contract to a qualified vendor to perform the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which includes the basic, combining and individual fund statements and schedules. This examination must be conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller of the United States of America.

 

In Development City Wide

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-20
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-20 2025-11-20 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

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.

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: 11/03/25
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!

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 Statesville Road Booster Pump Station
The goal of this project is to design a booster pump station along Statesville Road. The booster pump station will have a capacity of roughly 25 MGD. The purpose will be to pump into the 978 zone, providing additional capacity. The selected firm will handle design services, permitting, and construction admin services.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17940
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

This contract includes cleaning out storage tanks at the Sugar Creek facility. The work will remove accumulated debris and ensure the tanks remain in good working condition. This maintenance is to extend the lifespan of these critical infrastructure assets.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

In Development Charlotte Water

Economic Development / General Services

Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)--19208
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-16
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 2025-12-16 Small Business Readiness Curriculum Development

The City is seeking a qualified Company to design a comprehensive training curriculum that builds small business capacity and readiness to participate in upcoming City-led projects. The Company will be responsible for developing a Small Business Readiness Curriculum that provides small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to compete for contracting opportunities. The Company will be responsible for curriculum development only; delivery of the curriculum will be carried out by other designated facilitators and/or organizations.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17887
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities – Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18831
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 CATS Facilities – Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 25 buildings, including offices, Park & Rides, Maintenance Facilties, equipment shops, that house various CATS activities.  CATS anticipates contracting for commercial plumbing services on an on-call at various locations as directed by the CATS Facilities Manager. The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 24 hours. Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects.  This would be a three year contract with two one-year renewals.

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