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 Aviation

Aviation / Construction

South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-20166
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-11
  • Last Updated: 02/16/26
Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 2026-08-11 South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1

Package 1 of the South Ramp Expansion Program for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT or the Airport) is the first phase of construction of the overall program targeted to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times and enhancing safety. The scope of work will include but is not limited to pavement demolition, cement concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder paving, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, and airfield electrical installation.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

FBO Apron Expansion & Rehab

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-20098
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-13
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-13 2026-10-13 FBO Apron Expansion & Rehab

The Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Apron Expansion & Rehab project will construct additional aircraft parking area on the FBO apron, construct a new taxilane entrance stub to the FBO ramp, widen the existing entrance stub to support Airplane Design Group (ADG) V movements, and rehabilitate select pavements areas on the FBO ramp for Taxiway Design Group (TDG)-V aircraft. The apron expansion will remove an existing trailer office and auto parking space by converting the area to aircraft pavement that will adjoin the Bank of America apron area. The project scope will include building and parking area demolition, security fencing, asphalt and concrete pavement, airfield electrical, and airfield pavement markings.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19055
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 02/12/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Project initiated due to failure of 96” system. City plans to remove and replace 96” CMP with 62LF 9’x6’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; Add (1) DCB CLDS 20.03; Add (1) CLDS 20.05; Add (2) NCDOT 840.01 CB’s; City plans to add approx. 87 LF of 15” RCP; Curb and gutter replacement; pavement resurfacing.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18/36 and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18/36 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 Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17902
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #2. The project ensures continued expansion and maintenance of service connections across the region.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series X

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-11749
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-29
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-29 2026-05-29 Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series X

This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Hambright Park and Ride Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17992
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-05
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-05 2026-05-05 Hambright Park and 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

North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19978
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting 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 # 2033

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19906
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of operator comfort stations at JW Clay & University City Blvd.

PSR # 2016

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19904
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of an operator comfort station at the Park and Ride on Old Concord Road.

PSR # 2015

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20117
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

The project involves the interior upfit of approximately 2,000 square feet of existing shell space on the baggage level of the main terminal at CLT Airport, including a baggage handling control room, support space, and a break room. The predominant work will consist of typical finishes such as drywall, ceilings, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. The duration of the project is expected to be approximately four to six months. Most of the work will occur during the day, with material delivery and debris removal taking place at night.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Center Lighting Vault Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-20102
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-03-15
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2027-03-15 2027-03-15 Center Lighting Vault Relocation

A new Center Lighting Vault (CLV) facility will be constructed ahead of the future South Ramp Expansion – Phase 3. Relocation of this facility will include relocating all existing infrastructure from the existing CLV to the proposed site location. Scope of work for this project includes airfield electrical, new building construction, security fencing and more. Following the commissioning of the new CLV facility, the project will decommission and demo the existing building facilities and equipment.