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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

Finance / General Services

Arbitrage Services, Yield Reduction, Independent Registered Municipal ... Arbitrage Services, Yield Reduction, Independent Registered Municipal Advisor

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-FN-16858
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-13
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 2025-02-13 Arbitrage Services, Yield Reduction, Independent Registered Municipal Advisor

The City’s debt activity supports governmental, enterprise and special purpose credit entities and is regulated by the NC Local Government Commission. This procurement aims to identify qualified professionals for three financial functions that are integral to the debt management process.

• Independent Registered Municipal Advisor
• Financial Modeling Consultant
• Arbitrage Rebate and Yield Reduction Analyst

The City is soliciting competitive, sealed responses from qualified firms.  Companies responding to this Request for Proposal may bid on any or all functions described below. Each function will operate under a separate contract which will run for three (3) years with one (1), two-year optional extension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods

Water Treatment Polymer Trials

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-15475
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-28
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-28 2025-03-28 Water Treatment Polymer Trials

The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.

Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) D ... Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16470
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-07
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 2025-02-07 Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

This project involves the replacement of the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope of work includes upgrading the UV disinfection system while utilizing the existing UV channels, extending these channels, and replacing the current level control gates with fixed finger weirs. A new non-potable water (NPW) pump station wet well will be added, and the drain valve of the East Equalization Basin will be replaced. During this upgrade, a temporary disinfection system will be provided to maintain disinfection while the UV system is out of service. Additionally, two existing NPW pumps will be relocated, and three NPW pumps will be replaced in kind. The Filter Backwash Return Pump wet well work will include the installation of a backwash return pump, the necessary piping and valves, and the replacement of a flow meter.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-15259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 2025-03-03 RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Progressive Design-Build (D/B).  FAA regulatory studies, analysis, coordination and permitting is a requirement of this projects scope.  A Design Build team will be solicited to implement the project scope.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Paving and Patching and Other Misc Water and Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-13964
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Paving and Patching and Other Misc Water and Sewer Repairs

A construction contract to repairs roadways and their appurtenances related  to water and sewer infrastructure. In addition, minor work could be related to other existing water sewer infrastructure. The scope will also include some concrete and asphalt work within Charlotte Water.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-16842
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 2025-04-15 Freedom Dr 3144 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing storm water infrastructure at 3144, 3200, and 3232 Freedom Drive.  Project will install over 1500 feet of new storm drainage pipe.

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13528
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-04
  • Last Updated: 01/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 2025-08-04 NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts. 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AH (6633 Brookfield Place, 524 Wilby Drive)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-15660
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-14
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-14 2025-03-14 Collective AH (6633 Brookfield Place, 524 Wilby Drive)

524 Wilby Drive: The culvert will be constructed with a headwall and endwall, with the junction box In between. The 24” plastic pipe will be replaced with 24” RCP.

6633 Brookfield Place: 30” RCP from JB 9 to DCB 8 to be replaced with a 36” RCP , and curb to be added along Alexander Road and standard catch basins to be constructed along the curb.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

The McDaniel Ln 6028 Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-16840
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-15
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 2025-10-15 The McDaniel Ln 6028 Project

The McDaniel Ln 6028 project consists of removing and replacing an existing storm drainage network in the Charlotte Hills Mobile Home Park. It currently has a preliminary estimate of 1.2million dollars.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16751
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

This contract provides traffic control and logistical support services for events hosted at the Spectrum Center Arena.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine WWTP Biosolids Treatment Facility Reliability

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-14162
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-11
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-11 2025-04-11 McAlpine WWTP Biosolids Treatment Facility Reliability

This will be an Invitation to Bid for Charlotte Water. This project will involve the rehabilitation of Biosolids Treatment Facilities. Facilities generally include digesters, digester control buildings, biogas conditioning facilities, digested sludge storage tanks, and dewatering buildings.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Fleet Towing Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-16966
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-03
  • Last Updated: 01/10/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 2026-02-03 Fleet Towing Services

The city’s Fleet Management division provides maintenance services for vehicles and special equipment for city departments and Mecklenburg County. Towing services are needed to transport and recover disabled vehicles and special equipment, provide support to the city as needed during inclement weather, and assist during special events. Services will be provided for various types of vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to: sedans, SUVs, medium – and heavy-duty trucks, fire apparatus, police cars, and construction equipment.

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