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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-15
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 2026-07-15 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

Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams 2025 Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19889
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-11
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 2026-05-11 Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams 2025 Rehabilitation

Proposes to rehabilitate and repair high-hazard dam discharge infrastructure, under drains, and storm drainage infrastructure at both Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20171
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for brake and suspension parts. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.

PSR # 2041

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

Bus Wheelchair Lift Parts

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20169
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Bus Wheelchair Lift Parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for wheelchair lift parts and performance of related services. The purpose of the contract is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.

PSR # 2045

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-20166
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-11
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 2026-08-11 South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

Package 1 of the South Ramp Expansion Program for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT or the Airport) is the first phase of construction of the overall program targeted to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times and enhancing safety. The scope of work will include but is not limited to pavement demolition, cement concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder paving, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, and airfield electrical installation.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-29
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-29 2026-05-29 Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.

 

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

FBO Apron Expansion & Rehab

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-20098
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-13
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-13 2026-10-13 FBO Apron Expansion & Rehab

The Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Apron Expansion & Rehab project will construct additional aircraft parking area on the FBO apron, construct a new taxilane entrance stub to the FBO ramp, widen the existing entrance stub to support Airplane Design Group (ADG) V movements, and rehabilitate select pavements areas on the FBO ramp for Taxiway Design Group (TDG)-V aircraft. The apron expansion will remove an existing trailer office and auto parking space by converting the area to aircraft pavement that will adjoin the Bank of America apron area. The project scope will include building and parking area demolition, security fencing, asphalt and concrete pavement, airfield electrical, and airfield pavement markings.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19055
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project initiated due to failure of 96” system. City plans to remove and replace 96” CMP with 62LF 9’x6’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; Add (1) DCB CLDS 20.03; Add (1) CLDS 20.05; Add (2) NCDOT 840.01 CB’s; City plans to add approx. 87 LF of 15” RCP; Curb and gutter replacement; pavement resurfacing.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Water Treatment Valve Rehabilitation Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20146
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-14 2026-02-14 Water Treatment Valve Rehabilitation Services

The RFP seeks companies to inspect Charlotte Water’s valves to identify rehabilitation needs, maintain operational status, and minimize downtime.

In Development City Wide

City Wide / General Services

Citywide On Call Cabling Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-20144
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-14 2026-03-14 Citywide On Call Cabling Services

General Scope.
The City requires qualified and experienced Companies to provide on‐call low voltage cabling installation and renovation
services. These Services include, but are not limited to, installation and maintenance of: data cabling, Ethernet, building
wiring, fiber optic installations, voice and/or data network installation, network cabling, hardware testing and certification,
audio and/or video cabling, radio frequency (“RF”), cabinet installation, bonding and grounding, patch cables, and
backboards. The Services may be required at any City facility.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18/36 and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18/36 and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to issue an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) for the rehabilitation construction of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D.  The scope of this work will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY27 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract #1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20139
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-09
  • Last Updated: 02/09/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-09 2026-03-09 FY27 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract #1

This contract project provides construction and installation of small diameter water and sewer service connections. These service connections are applied and paid for by external customers and installed by the Charlotte Water contractor.