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

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-21
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-21 2025-11-21 McDowell Creek Capacity and Enhancement Program

This project will increase treatment capacity at the McDowell WRRF. Work will include but is not limited to designing a new BTB, RAS and WAS pumps, a new RAS distribution box, new hydro cyclones, and improvements to the blower building.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-5447
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-29
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-29 2025-10-29 Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project consists of two culverts in series under Cedarbrook Drive and Denbur Drive. Both culvert crossings consist of triple barrel corrugated metal pipe systems. This is a project that was identified by the asset management team and both culvert crossings are actively failing, and preliminary calculations show that the culverts are also undersized.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11749
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 2026-07-14 Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 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 M (Sharon Hills)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective M (Sharon Hills)

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 a collective package of 7 small Storm Drain Improvement projects that will be constructed under one contract.  This project package is under review and location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3469
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 2025-10-15 Flintridge Dr (2831) 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

Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Laurel Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project is bordered by Laurel Avenue to the north, Dotger Avenue to the south, Randolph Road to the east and Hempstead Place to the west.  The existing drainage system consists of closed pipe systems.  This drainage system is currently undersized and street flooding has been reported on Colville Road and building flooding has been reported on Cranbrook Lane.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19244
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

Fixing non-compliant ramps and pedestrian signals at 2 signalized intersections. Curb ramp and sidewalk replacements at multiple unsignalized intersections. Mill & overlay and pavement marking work will be required. Traffic signal wiring/conduit work will be required.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-23
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 2026-02-23 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective W (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-9972
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Collective W (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

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: 2025-11-04
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-04 2025-11-04 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.