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

Rocky Falls Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8367
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-02-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2028-02-15 2028-02-15 Rocky Falls 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

Foxrun/Burtonwood Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-9838
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-01-29
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2028-01-29 2028-01-29 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

Reece Rd Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19049
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-12-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-12-15 2027-12-15 Reece Rd Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project is bounded by the Park Rd Shopping Center to the South, Park Rd to the West, Arbor Lane to the North and Little Sugar Creek to the East.  The project involves storm drainage improvements along Reece Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Park Rd and Arbor Lane.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Log Cabin 937 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-8371
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-12-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-12-15 2027-12-15 Log Cabin 937 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

Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-17294
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-11-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-11-15 2027-11-15 Queens 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 Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.

The Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by East 4th Street to the north, Baxter Street to the south, Caswell Road to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 40 acres and the improvements will include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Perth-Milton Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2028-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-20399
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2028-01-15
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2028-01-15 2028-01-15 Perth-Milton Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Proposed installation of residential access bridge, stream improvements, and storm drainage infrastructure in Perth Court area.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

BOD Hybrid Bus Repairs and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20410
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 BOD Hybrid Bus Repairs and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates soliciting for hybrid bus repairs and maintenance services. This would be for a multi-year contract that includes, but is not limited to, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, component repair or replacement, and system testing.

PSR # 2050

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Rail Geometry Testing

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20397
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Rail Geometry Testing

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division is developing a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols.  CATS anticipates contracting out this service, which includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Collecting and recording all required geometry measurements listed above
  • Operating in hi-rail mode to ensure full system accessibility
  • Utilizing advanced sensors, measuring systems, and data management platforms to generate accurate track profiles
  • Analyzing collected data in real time during testing operations
  • Performing immediate manual verification of suspect indications in the field

PSR # 2049

 

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation Construction

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20456
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-03
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-05-03 2027-05-03 Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation Construction

This project consists of the construction of a new Airport Surveillance facility (ASR) at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. Two buildings will be constructed along with the 87ft tall ASR Tower. These two buildings consist of an ASR Support Building and a Storage Building. The sitework consists of an asphalt paved entrance drive and parking lot with a stormwater system.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

PCC Slab Replacement Program

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-19684
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-03
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-08-03 2026-08-03 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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Piccadilly Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-8365
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-10-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-10-15 2027-10-15 Piccadilly 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

1206 Georgetown Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19051
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-10-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-10-15 2027-10-15 1206 Georgetown Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East.  The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.