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 Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19275
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-14
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 2026-01-14 CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.

PSR # 1974

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19906
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of operator comfort stations at JW Clay & University City Blvd.

PSR # 2016

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19904
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of an operator comfort station at the Park and Ride on Old Concord Road.

PSR # 2015

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction, General Services

Blue Line Track Reprofile and Alignment Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19743
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-05
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 2025-02-05 Blue Line Track Reprofile and Alignment Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Operations Division anticipates contracting out rail grinding.  The work includes restoration of the rail profile, removal of surface defects, improvement of the wheel-rail interface performance, extension of rail life, and reduction of noise and vibration along the rail network. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, planning, and documentation necessary to perform rail grinding services in accordance with these specifications.

PSR # 2001

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20117
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

The project involves the interior upfit of approximately 2,000 square feet of existing shell space on the baggage level of the main terminal at CLT Airport, including a baggage handling control room, support space, and a break room. The predominant work will consist of typical finishes such as drywall, ceilings, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. The duration of the project is expected to be approximately four to six months. Most of the work will occur during the day, with material delivery and debris removal taking place at night.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Baggage Handling System Transfer Line (TX3)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20112
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Baggage Handling System Transfer Line (TX3)

The project involves a new baggage transfer line that will replace an existing transfer line in the main CLT Airport baggage area. The predominant work associated with the project includes an addition to the baggage handling system, along with minor amounts of electrical, drywall, and ceiling work. The duration of the project is directly related to the manufacture of baggage handling components, which could result in an overall project duration between six months and eighteen months. Much of the work will be required to be performed at night, in coordination with the main baggage handling area and baggage handling system schedules.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Center Lighting Vault Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-20102
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-03-15
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2027-03-15 2027-03-15 Center Lighting Vault Relocation

A new Center Lighting Vault (CLV) facility will be constructed ahead of the future South Ramp Expansion – Phase 3. Relocation of this facility will include relocating all existing infrastructure from the existing CLV to the proposed site location. Scope of work for this project includes airfield electrical, new building construction, security fencing and more. Following the commissioning of the new CLV facility, the project will decommission and demo the existing building facilities and equipment.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Wilkinson Blvd. Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20106
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-04
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 2026-05-04 Wilkinson Blvd. Intersection Improvements

This project will consist of roadway construction improvements in two phases/intersections. The first phase will construct new ramps to merge on and off Josh Birmingham Parkway at the eastbound lane of Wilkinson Blvd. There will also be an extension of the existing left turn lanes from the westbound side of Wilkinson Blvd. onto Josh Birmingham Pkwy. The second phase/intersection will include widening of the northbound lanes on Harlee Avenue at Wilkinson Blvd. to include two left turn lanes, one straight through lane and one right turn lane. This project consists of road widening, grading, asphalt paving, concrete curb, pavement markings, and utility coordination.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Terminal Re-Roofing

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20109
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Terminal Re-Roofing

The project involves the replacement of existing roofing on the main terminal and Concourse D of CLT Airport, along with the replacement of existing air handling units. The work includes re-roofing, removal of abandoned mechanical equipment and support structures, and replacement of existing air handling units. The project is anticipated to have a duration between one and two years. Much of the work will occur during the day; however, delivery of materials and removal of debris will take place at night.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-07
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 2026-02-07 Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Services

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering companies (Company or Proposer) to provide professional engineering services for the Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Program.  The purpose of this document is to solicit qualifications of engineering firms (Firm) interested in providing program management professional services from design through construction/warranty phases of multiple tank rehabilitation projects within the overall program.

 

This program involves the planning, design, and construction administration for the rehabilitation of multiple elevated water storage tank projects. 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 structural components 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 / General Services

Catering Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20023
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-28
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 2026-02-28 Catering Services

The goal of this RFP is to create multiple contracts for catering services, to be used for numerous event types. Event types are typically meetings, luncheons, new-hire orientations, city, state, or federally declared emergency events (pre-, during, and post-event), and trainings.

Each event requiring catering services will have a varying number of persons and thus an estimated headcount is not available, nor is a schedule of upcoming events.  Event details will be provided to the Company when services are needed.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Irwin Creek WWTP Outfall Solids Removal

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Irwin Creek WWTP Outfall Solids Removal

Charlotte Water is seeking a company to clean contaminated sediment from the 36-inch outfall to the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

Work includes cleaning the main, collecting dislodged sediment, transporting it to the treatment operation on the premises of the Irwin Creek WWTP, dewatering, and safe disposal of the contaminant.