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 water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influe ... McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influent Pumping Station Rehab

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18587
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influent Pumping Station Rehab

This project includes the demolition and disposal of the existing Primary Clarifier No. 5 (PC No. 5) mechanism and associated components, followed by the installation of a new Owner-procured clarifier mechanism. Additional work at PC No. 5 includes structural repairs, replacement of exposed piping and valves, modifications to existing chemical feed dosing points, and upgrades to slide and sluice gate components. At the Influent Pump Station (IPS), the project involves replacing existing grit piping and stainless steel air piping. The IPS scope also includes the replacement of slide gate seals, actuators, and stems to ensure continued operational reliability.

 

 

 

 

 

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Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 2

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17898
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 McAlpine Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 2

This project involves the rehabilitation of approximately 7,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) sewer outfall. The sewer outfall is located just south of Highway 51, running parallel to McAlpine Creek. The work will improve the structural integrity and performance of the sewer system.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17896
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-05
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

This contract covers on-call repairs for water and sewer systems throughout Charlotte Water’s collection and distribution areas. Work may include emergency mobilization for critical pipeline repairs and other maintenance activities. The contract ensures rapid response capabilities for unforeseen infrastructure issues.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Elevated Water Storage Tanks Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18606
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-04
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-04 2025-12-04 Elevated Water Storage Tanks Improvements

This project involves the design and construction administration for the rehabilitation of five separate elevated water storage tanks. Each tank will undergo interior and exterior recoating to extend its service life and improve corrosion resistance. The scope also includes the replacement of outdated ladder systems to enhance safety and compliance. Miscellaneous piping repairs will be completed as needed to restore functionality and improve overall system performance. The project is managed to ensure coordination, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout design and construction.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Davidson Eastern Rocky River Sanitary Sewer Outfall

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18604
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 2025-12-01 Davidson Eastern Rocky River Sanitary Sewer Outfall

This contract will be for the design and construction of a gravity outfall sewer along the Rocky River. This project will consist of approximately 3,600 linear feet of 15-inch and 2,400 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sanitary sewer piping. This outfall is tributary to the existing Rocky River outfall in Cabarrus County and Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17900
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 2025-12-01 Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #1. The work will help meet growing service demands and maintain system reliability.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sanitary Sewer Point Repair and Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18578
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-27
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-27 2025-11-27 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair and Replacements

This contract is for the rehabilitation of manholes, repair of sewer system defects and service laterals, installation of new sewers and manholes to replace existing, installation of cured-in-place pipe lining, pipe bursting, other miscellaneous manhole rehabilitation work, and all preparatory work such as sewer cleaning and television inspection.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

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

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17883
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 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

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatm ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17881
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 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

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19034
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Winterwood Place and Sam Dee Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwic ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19030
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Ponderosa Pine Lane and Colwick Hill Road, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon in between Denbur Drive and Cedarbrook Drive to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, sidewalk, drainage, mid-block pedestrian crossing, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Ti ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19027
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

Improvements on Harrisburg Rd starting near Robinson Church Road and extending to Timbertop Lane to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

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