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.

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In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Wood Dale Ter 2022

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19043
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-23
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 2026-03-23 Wood Dale Ter 2022

Project consists of removing a gabion wall and replacing it with a new segmental block wall.  Minimal stream impacts will be made only to install wall. Partial storm system in ROW will be removed and replaced with no outfall impacts.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-15
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 2026-03-15 Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-15
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 2026-03-15 Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AD will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd.  4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place.  2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement.  4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-7062
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-19
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-19 2026-01-19 Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

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 under review.  Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-11515
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-29
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-29 2025-12-29 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.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Monroe Road Streetscape

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8925
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-06
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 2026-07-06 Monroe Road Streetscape

Improvements on Monroe Road between North Wendover Road and Eaton Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor and install a pedestrian hybrid beacon in front of Time Out Youth Center.  Improvements will primarily include shared-use paths, drainage, and midblock pedestrian crossings.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

PCC Slab Replacement Program

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-19684
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 PCC Slab Replacement Program

The Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Slab Replacement Program will include the rehabilitation and replacement of various airfield PCC pavement slabs that will be identified by the Owner. The intent of this solicitation is to select a company to provide rehabilitation and replacements utilizing selected construction materials for specific projects at various locations on Airport property on an as needed, Task Order basis during the duration of the scheduled contract. The Scope of Services requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and services, and perform and complete all work in an efficient and workmanlike manner necessary to complete construction of the PCC Slab Replacement Program.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2027-06-01 2027-06-01 FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18342
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

This project includes safety improvements at 8 sites, focusing on low-cost, high-impact measures such as pedestrian crossings, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), and priority projects from a Safe Routes to School study.

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.