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 Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Shamrock Drive Complete Street

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-9860
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Shamrock Drive Complete Street

Project limits are from Beckwith Place to Flamingo Ave (0.9 miles). Project includes new turn lanes, sidewalks, painted buffered bike lanes, two roundabouts, wheelchair ramps, ped medians, driveways, curb and gutter, storm drainage, street trees, public art and pedestrian crossings.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3467
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-13
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-08-13 2026-08-13 6th and Graham 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

Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17992
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-18
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 2025-06-18 Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the construction of the Hambright Park & Ride.  The proposed Hambright Park and Ride will be an approximately 460 parking space mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The project will also include a new public street to access the site, driver comfort station (driver restroom facilities), internal pedestrian circulation, provisions for a mobility hub for micro-mobility options and/or shared ride services, site security and surveillance, and sustainability components.

PSR # 1883

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17430
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair of the Little Sugar Creek Bridge scour.

PSR # 1843

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

North Yard Storage Site Construction

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17426
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-18 2025-05-18 North Yard Storage Site Construction

The project will include construction up-fits at the North Yard Facility with intentions of utilizing the area as storage for CATS. The storage yard, also known as the North Yard Annex, will be a secured and monitored area with access control, security lighting, CCTV cameras, fencing, and power supply capable of providing climate control measures to material as needed.

PSR # 1840

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

JW Clay Ballast Wall Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-03
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 2025-04-03 JW Clay Ballast Wall Repair

Repair track 1 ballast wall just north of JW Clay Station.

PSR # 1835

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 03/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to issue an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) for the rehabilitation construction of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D.  The scope of this work will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Central Kilborne Norland Intersection & Street Upgrade

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-8945
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-27
  • Last Updated: 02/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 2025-06-27 Central Kilborne Norland Intersection & Street Upgrade

Project limits are from just south of Evergreen Cemetery Dr to about 400’ south of Central Ave at Kilborne Dr on Norland Rd (0.43 miles). The project includes a shared-use path on one side of the street, storm drainage, water line work, and 2 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Mallard Creek Road Shared-Use Path (Governor Hunt to Driwood)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-17368
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Mallard Creek Road Shared-Use Path (Governor Hunt to Driwood)

This project will construct a shared-use path along the east side of Mallard Creek Road from Governor Hunt Road to Driwood Court. Specific improvements will also include construction of a plant strip, curb and cutter, accessible ramps, driveways, and potential storm drainage improvements. The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian safety, mobility, and connectivity along Mallard Creek Road. Project Length = 0.4 miles.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

WT Harris SUP (JW Clay to N Tryon)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17369
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 WT Harris SUP (JW Clay to N Tryon)

A 12’ wide shared-use path will be installed along WT Harris Blvd, from JW Clay Blvd to N Tryon St. This includes pedestrian ramps, storm drain services, and new pavement markings in addition to the shared-use path.  Project Length = 0.33 miles.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path (Meadow Vista to Arlyn Cir)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path (Meadow Vista to Arlyn Cir)

This project will construct a shared-use path along the west side of Old Concord Road from Meadow Vista Road to Arlyn Circle. Construction of driveway improvements and wheelchair ramps are included in this scope. The construction of the shared-use path will help to improve safety and walking conditions for citizens along this minor thoroughfare. This project will also connect several miles of pedestrian walkways within this area. Old Concord Road Shared-Use Path is considered a high priority project based on CDOT’s sidewalk Priority list and was requested by the residents and business owners in the area. Improvements for Charlotte Water are also included in the project scope. Project Length= .85 miles.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Kuykendall Road Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17367
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Kuykendall Road Improvements

This project will connect sidewalk along Kuykendall Road from
Thorn Blade Drive to McKee Road, and add a right-turn lane from
Kuykendall Road on to McKee Road in order to to increase
pedestrian safety and help alleviate traffic congestion at the
intersection. Project will also fill in small sidewalk gap on the south
side of McKee Rd at Kuykendall Rd and add pedestrian signals with
crosswalk at this intersection. Project length = approximately 0.75
miles.