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 Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Fare Zone Striping

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-18408
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-06
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 CTC Fare Zone Striping

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the following work:

The CTC Fare Zone Striping project is a part off safety and security improvements at the Charlotte Transportation Center that will include the installation of the following approximate quantities of heated-in-place thermoplastic markings:
-950 linear feet of customized 2′-wide blue striping labeled with “FARE ZONE”;
-470 linear feet of pedestrian crosswalk (8 separate crosswalks); and
-920 linear feet of safety yellow striping for 23 bus bays.
Other additional work includes the installation of 31 yellow truncated domes, removal of existing crosswalk striping, and providing 121 linear feet of additional blue “FARE ZONE” striping to be turned over to CATS.

Heat-in-place thermoplastic will be installed per NCDOT specifications. The crosswalk and truncated dome will match the City of Charlotte Land Development Standards.

PSR # 1917

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking D ... CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18338
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

This project will address the non-conforming, physical ADA barriers to the greatest extent feasible and where applicable under code provisions. Phase 2 includes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and adjacent Parking Garage.  Scope areas include Exterior Plaza, Entrance Lobby, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and the 15-story Highrise. Specific scope includes, but is not limited to, Partitions, Doors and Door Hardware, Ramps, Millwork, Restrooms, Controlled Access, Obstructions, Plaza Deck and Accessible Routes. The project delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).  The CMAR will commence with CBI outreach ~3rd qtr 2025 and trade partner pre-qualification ~4th qtr 2025.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 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 concrete surface treatments, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Morris Field Bridge Replacement

This project will replace the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Boulevard and Golf Acres Drive, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

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).