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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.
Department
- Aviation
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Charlotte Communications & Marketing
- Charlotte Department of Transportation
- Charlotte Fire Department
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
- Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
- Charlotte Storm Water Services
- Charlotte Water
- City Attorney’s Office
- City Clerk
- City Manager's Office
- City Wide
- Community Relations
- Department of General Services
- Economic Development
- Finance
- Housing & Neighborhood Services
- Human Resources
- Innovation & Technology
- Internal Audit
- Solid Waste Services
- Strategy & Budget
Solicitation Category
- Architectural / Engineering Services
- Commodities & Goods
- Construction
- Construction Cost Estimating
- General Services
- Technology Goods & Services
Utilization
- SBE-Small Business Enterprise
- DBE-Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
- MBE-Minority Business Enterprise
- WBE-Women Owned Business Enterprise
Expected Release Date
From Date
To Date
Estimated Total Value
- $10,000 - 49,999
- $50,000 - 99,999
- $100,000 - 249,999
- $250,000 - 499,999
- $500,000 - 999,999
- $1,000,000 -4,999,999
- $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
- $10,000,000+
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-department-transportation-blue.png)
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
2025 Pavement Marking Maintenance
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/engineering-property-management-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-water-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-department-transportation-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-storm-water-services-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-department-transportation-blue.png)
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Bridge Repair Design
- Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13550
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-05
- Last Updated: 01/14/25
The Consultant shall prepare technical plans and specifications for the required repairs to the City’s bridges per the Inspection Reports. The Consultant shall schedule completion dates for each bridge. Before the beginning of the next inspection cycle, all bridge repairs should be completed by the contractor.
The Consultant shall prepare two (2) bid documents (including one for guardrail work). Each shall include the technical plans and specifications for the bid packages for each bridge, as well as bid information/requirements for potential contractors.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-department-transportation-blue.png)
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
This contract provides traffic control and logistical support services for events hosted at the Spectrum Center Arena.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/charlotte-water-blue.png)
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
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](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/engineering-property-management-blue.png)
Department of General Services / General Services
Heavy Duty Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services
- Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16959
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-11-24
- Last Updated: 01/10/25
The City of Charlotte requires a qualified heavy equipment dealer and general service provider to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s fleet comprising various makes, model years and commercial truck classifications. The services for this requirement include but are not limited to repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair and representation related services for heavy trucks with classifications ranging from 6-8.
In Development ![charlotte water](https://earlybird.charlotteopenforbusiness.com/wp-content/themes/charlotteprocurement/assets/images/engineering-property-management-blue.png)
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
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.
This is a contract to install pavement markings on a list of city streets. The work includes, Thermoplastic, Polyurea, and Cold Applied Plastic markings.