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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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-17990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-17
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 2025-05-17 CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is interested in accepting proposals for the Maintenance and Management of the City’s Alarm Ordinance Program. The Program requires alarm system owners to obtain an Alarm Permit by registering their alarms (excluding auto, fire, and medical alarms).  The service provider will ensure that all alarm registration and permit requirements as outlined in the City ordinance are met by alarm users,  and is responsible for collecting all fines for excessive false alarms.

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Department of General Services / Construction

McCullough Drive Extension

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17950
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 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

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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.

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Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Service ... Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17946
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services

This project provides design services to support electrical system upgrades at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. Work includes the construction of a centralized generator building, modernization of medium and low voltage switchgear, rehabilitation of existing transfer switches, and instrumentation/control modifications. A Preliminary Engineering Report will guide the final scope of work.

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Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

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Charlotte Water / General Services

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

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Charlotte Water / General Services

Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17929
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 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.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 2

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17898
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-28
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-28 2025-08-28 McAlpine Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 2

This project involves the rehabilitation of approximately 7,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) sewer outfall. The sewer outfall is located just south of Highway 51, running parallel to McAlpine Creek. The work will improve the structural integrity and performance of the sewer system.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 3

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17889
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 3

This contract will focus on the construction of street main extensions and other necessary infrastructure projects. It will also serve as an on-call contract for capital project construction support. The work will be performed throughout Charlotte Water’s service area, ensuring continued system reliability and expansion where needed.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17887
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.

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Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17885
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 1

This contract includes the construction of multiple street main extensions and other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. It will provide construction assistance on an as-needed basis for other capital projects. The scope covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements where necessary.

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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-15
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-15 2025-06-15 Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd.  4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place.  2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement.  4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.

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