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 Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

McDowell Knife Gate Valve

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17936
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 02/27/26
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 McDowell Knife Gate Valve

This contract includes the replacement of IPS knife gate valves at McDowell. The work will ensure continued reliability and functionality of the infrastructure. This involves installing functioning valves for operational control within the system.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / General Services

On Call Fencing Installation and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-19007
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-31
  • Last Updated: 02/26/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 2026-03-31 On Call Fencing Installation and Repair Services

General Scope.
The scope of this contract shall be to provide On-Call Fencing Installation and Repair Services for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the Charlotte Water Department, the Charlotte Area Transit System and other various City Departments as may be needed.
Service provider must be required to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision staff for fencing services to install, repair, and perform periodic maintenance on fences and gates on a time and materials basis. Service provider must store all fence and gate materials clear of ground, protected, so as to preclude damage from weather or others. The service provider will be required to respond on site within six (6) hours of receiving notification by the City for all emergency security issues that require repair or installation of fence and or gates. It is anticipated that emergency security issues will constitute approximately 10 percent of the overall scope of the work to be completed. All other repairs or installations require a 24-hour response.
The intent of this request for proposals is to establish a service provider or providers for on-call services on an as-needed basis for existing City owned fencing and gates. This request for proposals is not intended to be a solicitation for fencing projects or installations related to new construction or other capital projects.

In Development Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CMPD-17990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-31
  • Last Updated: 02/26/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 2026-03-31 CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is interested in accepting proposals for the Maintenance and Management of the City’s Alarm Ordinance Program. The Program requires alarm system owners to obtain an Alarm Permit by registering their alarms (excluding auto, fire, and medical alarms).  The service provider will ensure that all alarm registration and permit requirements as outlined in the City ordinance are met by alarm users,  and is responsible for collecting all fines for excessive false alarms.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / Commodities & Goods

CCPA Police Pursuit Vehicles

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-19746
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-26
  • Last Updated: 02/26/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 2026-03-26 CCPA Police Pursuit Vehicles

The Charlotte Mechlenburg Police Department (CMPD), in partnership with the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) and it’s Participating Public Agencies are seeking bids from qualified vendors for the procurement of Police Pursuit Vehicles, both marked and unmarked. The CMPD adds and replaces vehicles based upon an assessment of usage, age, maintenance cost, and condition.

This solicitation is being handled by the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and may result in multiple contracts available to Participating Public Agencies.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Valleybrook Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-20404
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-15
  • Last Updated: 02/26/26
Add to Calendar 2027-05-15 2027-05-15 Valleybrook Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Valleybrook SDIP includes the design and construction of needed improvements in the Valleybrook Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.  The improvements include CMP culvert replacements and associated channel improvements.  The Valleybrook SDIP is bordered by Folger Drive to the north, Sardis Lane to the south, Ramsgate Road to the west and Carosan Lane to the east.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 450 acres.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Paths (SUPs)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-19034
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-23
  • Last Updated: 02/26/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 2026-02-23 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Paths (SUPs)

Improvements on Harrisburg Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor, between Ponderosa Pine Lane and Colwick Hill Road, Robinson Church Road and Timbertop Lane, and Winterwood Place and Sam Dee Road. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, mid-block pedestrian crossing and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-28
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 2026-02-28 Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative concrete surface treatments, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Faulconbridge Rd 5749 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-17296
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Faulconbridge Rd 5749 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project consists of lining 556 LF of 42 inch CMP and 131 LF of 15 inch RCP with CIPP.  Eight existing drainage structures will be removed and replaced and two additional structures will be added. 221 LF of 15″ RCP will be removed and replaced. Chemical grouting joint repair will also be installed at approx. 15 locations throughout the 42″ CMP.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

North Hoskins Rd 601 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-20354
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-02-15 2027-02-15 North Hoskins Rd 601 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Asset Management performed an inspection of the dual 72-inch CMP beneath N Hoskins Road in May 2024. Several holes with visible soil were observed during the inspection. Severe road settlement was also noted above the culvert. The City intends to replace 105LF of duel 72” CMP with 105LF of 11’x8” RCBC; add (2) Non-standard headwalls; add 120 LF of 54” RCP; remove 21LF 36” RCP; add (2) DCBs; Add (1) CB; replace approx. 253LF of 12” sewer; replace approx. 120LF 8” Sewer;  replace (4) sewer manholes; Add/replace approx. 382LF 2’6” C&G; asphalt replacement

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Lancer Dr 6818 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-20350
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-19
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-19 2026-10-19 Lancer Dr 6818 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project initiated due to several holes and corrosion in the existing 16.25’x9.5’ elliptical pipe. Cracks in the headwalls were also observed. The City intends to replace 81LF 16.25’x9.5’ elliptical pipe with 81LF of 14’x9’ RCBC; add (2) Non-standard headwalls; add 213 LF of 24” RCP; replace 56LF of 15” RCP; add (3) CBs; Add (2) JBs; plug and fill approx. 220LF of 18” RCP; Add/replace approx. 600LF 2’6” C&G; channel grading; asphalt replacement.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-08-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-08-15 2027-08-15 Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The storm drainage improvement project is for the area in and around Hill Street.  The construction project boundaries are Tryon Street to the southeast, Trade Street to the northeast, South Cedar Street and West 1st Street to the north, and Palmer Street to the southwest. The project includes storm drainage improvements that reduce house and street flooding or will repair failing infrastructure.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Shade Valley Pond Repairs Water Quality Enhancement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17359
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-29
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 Shade Valley Pond Repairs Water Quality Enhancement Project

The Shade Valley Pond Repairs project was initiated in order to relieve the City of significant efforts and costs of ongoing pond maintenance.  Proposed improvements to the pond are intended to address nuisance vegetation, increase storage capacity, address geese issues, and enhance the overall aesthetics of the pond.  Goals are to restore pond to “below normal pool” volumes via dredging of forebay and main pool to increase water quality function and remove available nutrients contributing to duckweed and algal blooms.  The entirety of the pond and littoral shelf will be replanted with wetland plantings and trees to enhance aesthetics and decrease attractiveness of pond to geese. Geese preventative measures are proposed to establish plantings.