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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 / General Services
Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Cap ... Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)
In Development
Charlotte Water / General Services
FY25 Subsurface Utility Locating Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-15164
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-12
- Last Updated: 12/19/24
This contract will be for the subsurface utility locates associated with miscellaneous projects, from identifying infrastructure around our existing water and sewer lines to assisting in planning for future water and sewer projects. The contract will be used on an as-needed basis, shared between all engineering divisions of Charlotte Water. This will cover Charlotte Water’s entire service area.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AF Storm Drainage Improvement Project:
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12654
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-16
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AF will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte 6112 Bridlewood Ln, 6108 Bridlewood Ln, 6032 Bridlewood Ln. 6112 Bridlewood Ln will consist of lining approx. 149 LF 15” RCP; 243 LF 30” RCP; 151 LF 36” RCP with CIPP. Scope also includes replacing rerouting the existing system into the r/w and adding approx. 177 42” RCP and 122 LF of 34×53 elliptical pipe and storm drainage structure replacement. There will also be approx. 418 LF of sewer replacement with 8” DIP. Pavement resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement are also to be included in this project. 6108 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 31 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include approx. 31LF of 15” RCP replacement along with replacement of (1) CB, concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs. 6032 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 30 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter, and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AC Storm Drainage Improvement Program
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12090
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-26
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1925 Arnold Dr, 10112 Fairway Ridge, and 1127 Willhaven Dr. 1925 Arnold Dr will involve new drainage structures and reinforced concrete pipe, a modified pipe alignment, new curb and gutter, concrete driveway replacement, sanitary sewer replacement as well as full depth asphalt replacement along Arnold Dr. 10112 Fairway Ridge will involve new drainage structures and elliptical reinforced concrete pipe, a modified pipe alignment, sanitary sewer replacement, concrete driveway and full depth asphalt replacement along Fairway Ridge. 1127 Willhaven Dr will consist of reinforced concrete pipe and drainage structure installation, ditch grading, full-depth asphalt replacement as well as curb and gutter replacement along Willhaven Drive. There will be 2 culvert replacements not located along Willhaven Drive, 1 will be a driveway culvert located at 5328 Randolph Rd and the other will be crossing under Crestbrook Drive. Both culverts will consist of reinforced concrete pipe, drainage structures, asphalt replacement, and channel grading. The culvert under Crestbrook Drive will also require curb and gutter as well as sidewalk replacement.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12092
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-15
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd. 4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place. 2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement. 4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.
In Development
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
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 / Construction
Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-7062
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-18
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
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 under review. Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-15
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
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 / Construction
Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-11509
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-28
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This project is on Brynwood Drive, Wessynton Drive, and Summerline Place. The existing drainage system consists of a pipe system under city-maintained roads. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Foxwood Road 2727 Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7058
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-02
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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 the review is complete.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11515
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-07
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Dobson Dr (832) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3463
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-29
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
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.
This opportunity involves providing survey services to support Charlotte Water’s GIS and Capacity Assurance Programs, including the following tasks: