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

Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out drainage improvements at the South Boulevard grade crossing near the Freeland intersection.

PSR # 1942

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Archdale Station Spalling Concrete Repair- Blue Line

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18833
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 Archdale Station Spalling Concrete Repair- Blue Line

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out repairs to spalling on the east face of the pedestrian platform at Archdale Station.  Repairs will involve cutting and removing damaged concrete sections using wall sawing and core drilling methods. Carolina Cutting and Coring, the contractor for this work, will perform preparatory drilling, concrete removal, and site cleanup to restore the platform’s integrity.

PSR # 1940

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

CMGC – ADA Ph 2 – CMaR – Contractor Pre-Qualificatio ... CMGC – ADA Ph 2 – CMaR – Contractor Pre-Qualification

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18921
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 09/08/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 CMGC – ADA Ph 2 – CMaR – Contractor Pre-Qualification

Char-Meck Gov’t Center is identified in the City-wide ADA Transition Plan for Program Implementation. Project scope includes removing physical barriers identified in the ADA Transition Plan in conformance with code as applicable. Project Delivery for Phase 2 is Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR).  Vendors will be encouraged to look for contractor pre-qualification notices from our CMaR, JE Dunn Construction Company in 2026.  Scope includes Plaza Deck, 1st Floor Lobby, Mezz Level, Highrise and the adjacent parking deck.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14215
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow on North Tryon Street by extending the left turn lane. This project will include lane widening, drainage and pavement markings.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025) ... Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025)

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14020
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-04-01
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2027-04-01 2027-04-01 Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025)

The Matheson to Craighead segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail will implement a 14-foot shared use path beginning at E 36th Street. The path will continue down Cullman Ave and board walk up into a pedestrian bridge spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks utilizing a prefabricated structure within railroad right of way. The structure will then connect to the existing trail built by Brand Properties within the Kaleido Noda apartment complex.

July 2025 Update: This project will not go out for public bid; it is now being designed and constructed through a reimbursement agreement with a private developer

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse 44

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18355
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Firehouse 44

Firehouse 44 will be an integral asset to support Charlotte Fire Department’s efficient response to emergencies in the community; providing a location within the newly developed River District community and expanding their response area in this newly incorporated region of Charlotte. This 14,600 SF, two-story, 3-bay facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast US and will meet Living Future’s (LF) Zero Carbon certification for total project embodied carbon. The project will comply with Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy and fully support the sophisticated and time-sensitive operations of the Fire Department.

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.