Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

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 Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17883
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

Construction Package 1 includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of Digested Sludge Storage Tanks 1 and 2 and their Control Building. The project aims to improve the reliability and performance of biosolids treatment processes. These upgrades will ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatm ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17881
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

The project includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of preliminary and primary treatment facilities at the McAlpine Creek WWMF. The facilities generally include Screenings Removal, Primary Clarifiers, Gravity Thickeners, Flow Equalization Storage, Flow Equalization Pumping, and Chemical Storage. These improvements will enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

McCullough Drive Extension

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17950
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 McCullough Drive Extension

An extension of McCullough Drive, from it’s current terminus east
of southeast of North Tryon Street, to the disconnected terminus
southwest of W.T. Harris Blvd. It is already designed and real
estate acquired. This is necessary for splitting this project apart
from the McCullough Streetscape Project. Length = 0.272 miles

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Technology Goods & Services

NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19012
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-23
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

The City is seeking a software solution to support compliance with our NPDES MS4 permit, which mandates the tracking and enforcement of annual inspections for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).  The required system must be capable of managing SCM records, supporting inspection workflows, and generating permit-compliant reports.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17929
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water 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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-17358
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-29
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-29 2025-08-29 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.

 

In Development Human Resources

Human Resources / General Services

HR Benefits Administration Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-HR-18514
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 HR Benefits Administration Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a vendor to provide benefits system and administrative services
to the City of Charlotte employees and retirees related to the benefits offered to City
employees. The City currently offers a wide range of benefits, including medical,
pharmaceutical, advocacy, dental, vision, medical clinic and wellness, long-term and short-term
disability (LTD / STD), Life insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Retiree Health
Reimbursement Account, and other voluntary benefits.
The City’s benefits administrator will provide system and support data management,
compliance, account management, and communications related to health, wellness, and
voluntary benefits.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Duplicate Thermal Culvert Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8345
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Duplicate Thermal Culvert 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.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out drainage improvements at the South Boulevard grade crossing near the Freeland intersection.

PSR # 1942

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Program Management Advisor Consultant Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18828
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 Program Management Advisor Consultant Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates requesting proposals in the near future from qualified consulting firms to provide Program Management and Advisor (PMA) services to support the oversight and implementation of a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar transit capital program involving bus and rail expansion. This program encompasses planning, design, construction, and integration of major transit improvements over the next 30 years.

PSR # 1937

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

FY24 Section 5310 Call for Projects

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18769
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-28
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 2025-10-28 FY24 Section 5310 Call for Projects

In July 2012, Congress authorized a new federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which consolidated two transit programs under previous legislation (Section 5310: “Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities” and Section 5317: “New Freedom Program”) into a single: “Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities” (Section 5310). The purpose of this consolidated program is to provide funds for projects that serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations when traditional public transportation services are insufficient, unavailable, or inappropriate and programs that expand the transportation options beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

PSR # 1928

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Technology Goods & Services

CATS Rail Vital Network Switch Refresh

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18559
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-07
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 2025-10-07 CATS Rail Vital Network Switch Refresh

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Information and Technology division (I&T) is undertaking a comprehensive upgrade of the critical network infrastructure on the Lynx Blue Line Extension.  This will be done by replacing the existing Moxa EDS-508-A-T network switches–in service since their installation in 2017–with the more advanced and reliable EDS-4008-T network switches. This replacement will significantly improve network stability and performance, ensuring continued operational excellence. In addition to the hardware upgrade, we will also be updating the network monitoring and management software to the latest version of MXView One. This software enhancement includes full licensing coverage for all 33 newly installed switches, enabling more efficient, centralized-control and real-time monitoring of the network. These improvements are designed to support the growing demands of the Lynx Blue Line Extension, enhance system security, and facilitate proactive maintenance, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient transit network.

PSR 1925