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

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Design-Build)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18259
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Bryant Farms Phase 2 (Design-Build)

This purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek WWTP East Equalization Basin Joint Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17993
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-25
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-25 2025-07-25 Sugar Creek WWTP East Equalization Basin Joint Repair

This contract will be for the rehabilitation of the east equalization basin. Construction will require the removal and replacement of deteriorating joint materials. This project will also include high pressure crack injection repairs.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

CLT Technology Public Wi-Fi

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14787
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-12
  • Last Updated: 04/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-12 2025-05-12 CLT Technology Public Wi-Fi

This Contract is to provide a Public WiFi solution addressing the full spectrum of CLT’s technology systems. The Work will include, without limitation, program/project management, organizational change management, and implementation services covering the complete lifecycle of technology systems from inception, starting with planning, through design, procurement, configuration, integration, install, test, operational-readiness-activation-training (ORAT), and operation & maintenance (O&M), and replacement. This Public Wifi effort will cover all areas where existing coverage is present and to include any newly constructed areas.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System ... Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18142
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-07
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 2025-06-07 Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out professional services for consulting across multiple disciplines that focus on the following:

1.) organizational strategy,

2.) professional training and development,

3.) human resources, and

4.) workforce development

These services will complement existing resources within CATS and the City of Charlotte.  The consultants will play a key role in supporting CATS strategic initiatives to enhance workforce development, improve operational efficiency, and promote sustainable growth.

PSR # 1890

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18186
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water wastewater treatment locations. Work may include mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of facility grounds. The task is to maintain these areas, improving site aesthetics and safety.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17896
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

This contract covers on-call repairs for water and sewer systems throughout Charlotte Water’s collection and distribution areas. Work may include emergency mobilization for critical pipeline repairs and other maintenance activities. The contract ensures rapid response capabilities for unforeseen infrastructure issues.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Morris Field Bridge Replacement

This project will replace the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Boulevard and Golf Acres Drive, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

In Development charlotte water

City Wide / General Services

Citywide Survey Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CTW-17999
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-17
  • Last Updated: 04/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 2025-05-17 Citywide Survey Services

 

The City of Charlotte is interested in receiving bids for City Survey Services. Various City Departments require citizen, employee, or business surveys throughout the year. These surveys gauge opinion
on numerous topics regarding City services and performance.

Overall Project Description.
The requirements indicated below apply to all Services and what shall be adhered to, at a minimum, by the Company:
Conduct or facilitate meetings with the City Project Manager and City staff to assess specific questions or topics
concerning the survey process, establishment of questions, objectives, and survey timelines;
After the initial consultation, recommend survey questions, objectives, design, and methodology, subject to City
Project Manager approval;
Develop a sample survey for review by the City Project Manager;
Review survey questions with the Department to ensure a reduction in duplication efforts in content and timing;
Identify and select a random sample of all recipients to be surveyed. The sampling shall include various demographics,
Guarantee that results will provide the City with, at minimum, a ninety-five percent (95%) confidence level;
Provide City Project Manager with an electronic copy of the data in a format acceptable to the City; and
Conduct a formal presentation of survey results to the City Project Manager and City staff upon completion of Services.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Paratransit revenue vans

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-16973
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 Paratransit revenue vans

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).

PSR # 1826

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.

PSR # 1888

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-15
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 2024-06-15 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 charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9156
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC.  Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work could also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer.  Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments).  Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.

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