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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.

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In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 10/08/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative pavers, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14397
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/08/24
Add to Calendar 2025-04-01 2025-04-01 Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road

A new infill firehouse will be designed and constructed at 4032 Miranda Road to alleviate high call volumes and meet response time standards in the area. The firehouse will reflect the design of Firehouse #45, a 3-bay, 2-story firehouse programmed for approximately 14,600 square feet. The proposed facility will be located at the corner of Beatties Ford Road. Parcel #03741123 is approximately 6.54 acres. This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.

Wharton-Smith has been awarded CMAR services and is working on prequalifying subcontractors for the project.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-10761
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

This project is located in a parking lot behind the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.  The purpose of the project is to install new pipe to contain and drain runoff from the building to an existing storm drainage system at the rear of the parking lot.  The work involves installation of reinforced concrete pipe, storm drainage structures, asphalt surface, and re-striping the parking lot within the construction corridor.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-12926
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 08/23/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

This project will construct a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  The facility will be constructed in a green field site within the airfield.  The general scope of the project includes site preparation (grading and drainage), building construction, HVAC, plumbing, asphalt parking lot and roadway paving, electrical, and associated utilities.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Magnolia/Winthrop Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-15648
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-28
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 2025-07-28 Magnolia/Winthrop Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Magnolia/Winthrop Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) consists of storm water infrastructure improvements along Ideal Way, Winthrop Avenue and Springdale Avenue. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments), traffic control and any other associated work required by the Engineer.

 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-15633
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-30
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 2025-07-30 Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.

The Queens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by East 4th Street to the north, Baxter Street to the south, Caswell Road to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 40 acres and the improvements will include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-15631
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-15
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 2025-02-15 Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.

The Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Arnold Drive to the north, Central Avenue to the south, Temple Lane to the east and Eastway Drive to the west.  This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 200 acres and the improvements may include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-03
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-04-03 2026-04-03 Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The storm drainage improvement project is for the area in and around Hill Street.  The construction project boundaries are Tryon Street to the southeast, Trade Street to the northeast, South Cedar Street and West 1st Street to the north, and Palmer Street to the southwest. The project includes storm drainage improvements that reduce house and street flooding or will repair failing infrastructure.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3469
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-08
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 Flintridge Dr (2831) 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 water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Chatham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-5451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-14
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 2026-04-14 Chatham 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 water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Piccadilly Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8365
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-15
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2026-03-15 2026-03-15 Piccadilly 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 water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Force Main Construction

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-15
  • Last Updated: 08/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-04-15 2025-04-15 Belmont Force Main Construction

This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.

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