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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.

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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective V (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-9970
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-27
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-27 2025-11-27 Collective V (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 improvements and replacement and repair of existing storm drainage system facilities within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Zone 3 Stomwater and Site Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12300
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Zone 3 Stomwater and Site Improvements

This construction will improve site conditions at the Zone 3 Field Operation facility. Construction work will include stormwater settling basins, stormwater conveyance, and various site improvements. The design is already complete.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Guardrail Installation & Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-16021
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Guardrail Installation & Repairs

This contract is for GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION & REPAIRS ON VARIOUS ROADS, AS NEEDED, UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE.  The Engineer and or designee will designate maintenance and repair of guardrail at various locations in the city.  The maintenance and repair of guardrail throughout the city will vary on the amount of existing or damaged guardrail on each route and should take this into consideration when submitting the bid. During maintenance and/or repair of damaged sections of guardrail, the contractor shall replace all needed components of guardrail as directed by the Engineer and stabilize existing guardrail and appurtenances at the site. All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of this contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Roadway Standard Drawings, January 2024, and the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Bridge Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16788
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-03-08
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25
Add to Calendar 2027-03-08 2027-03-08 Bridge Repairs

This project involves repairing bridge structures in various locations within the city limits. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to repair noted structures. Work includes but not limited to: concrete pavement repairs, asphalt surface sealing / repair / replacement, debris removal, soil / erosion repairs, bridge substructure / superstructure repairs, expansion joint repair / replacement, barrier rail repairs, guardrail repairs, cleaning and painting bridge structures, sealing concrete wearing surface, culvert repairs, and repairs as deemed necessary by the engineer; removing, containment and disposal of existing materials; seeding and mulching all grassed areas disturbed; all incidental items necessary to complete the project as specified and shown on the Bridge Structures Repair Details and Drawings.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13594
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-30
  • Last Updated: 01/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 2025-09-30 Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

This traffic signal contract will provide resources to install and maintain traffic signals and support infrastructure citywide.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-16844
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 01/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and design and construction of needed improvements.

The Blackmon Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Sampson Street to the north, Hoskins Road to the south, Ridgeley Drive to the east, and Sampson Street.

The need for this project was identified through citizen reported drainage requests including road flooding and complaints of finished floor (structure) flooding.

The purpose of the project will be to improve the storm drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding of streets and structures.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 12/12/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Collective Q 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.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rhodes SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-16570
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-15
  • Last Updated: 12/03/24
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 2025-05-15 Rhodes SDIP

Rhodes SDIP is a minor bid project that was created to address the service request at 3738 Rhodes and is located on the City project dashboard.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16566
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 12/03/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ will involve 6 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1614 Lombardy Circle, 2033 Teddington Drive, 2316 Kilborne Drive, 10513 Moss Mill Lane, 435 Norwood Drive, and 5447 Kerry Glen Lane. These projects will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment. The project pipe will consist of a range of different sizes from 15 inch to 36 inch as well as some elliptical pipe.  These projects will also consist of CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, non-standard endwalls, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, foundation assessment, foundation protection, boulder toe, soil lifts, and watermain replacement.

 

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16551
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-10
  • Last Updated: 11/22/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 2026-01-10 Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 560 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity. This project area is bordered by Hinson Drive to the north, Stratfordshire Drive to the south, Tadlock Place to the east and Morning Dale Road to the west.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-16474
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-30
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 2025-05-30 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-13021
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-01
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-11-01 2025-11-01 Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

This project consists of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation of approximately 4,700 LF of sewer outfall with cured-in-place lining. This project will extend along the Paw Creek outfall. A 112 LF, 24-inch diversion sewer will also be constructed under Briar Creek along with a 118 LF, 8-inch LF collector sewer. All work will occur within Charlotte Water’s existing easement. A small portion of work on a county parcel.

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