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.

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

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Ser ... Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-8783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-11
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-11 2026-12-11 Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

Charlotte Water is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide survey, design, contract administration, construction inspection services, and other engineering services as requested.  The engineering services requested will be for routine and emergency water distribution and collection system repair projects.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17883
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

Construction Package 1 includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of Digested Sludge Storage Tanks 1 and 2 and their Control Building. The project aims to improve the reliability and performance of biosolids treatment processes. These upgrades will ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatm ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17881
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

The project includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of preliminary and primary treatment facilities at the McAlpine Creek WWMF. The facilities generally include Screenings Removal, Primary Clarifiers, Gravity Thickeners, Flow Equalization Storage, Flow Equalization Pumping, and Chemical Storage. These improvements will enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19034
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Winterwood Place and Sam Dee Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwic ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19030
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Ponderosa Pine Lane and Colwick Hill Road, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon in between Denbur Drive and Cedarbrook Drive to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, sidewalk, drainage, mid-block pedestrian crossing, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Ti ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19027
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

Improvements on Harrisburg Rd starting near Robinson Church Road and extending to Timbertop Lane to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

McCullough Drive Extension

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17950
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 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

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Technology Goods & Services

NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19012
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-23
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

The City is seeking a software solution to support compliance with our NPDES MS4 permit, which mandates the tracking and enforcement of annual inspections for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).  The required system must be capable of managing SCM records, supporting inspection workflows, and generating permit-compliant reports.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17929
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 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.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-16844
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-01 2025-09-01 Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and design and construction of needed improvements.

The Blackmon Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Sampson Street to the north, Hoskins Road to the south, Ridgeley Drive to the east, and Sampson Street.

The need for this project was identified through citizen reported drainage requests including road flooding and complaints of finished floor (structure) flooding.

The purpose of the project will be to improve the storm drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding of streets and structures.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-17358
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-29
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-29 2025-08-29 Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ will involve 6 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1614 Lombardy Circle, 2033 Teddington Drive, 2316 Kilborne Drive, 10513 Moss Mill Lane, 435 Norwood Drive, and 5447 Kerry Glen Lane. These projects will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment. The project pipe will consist of a range of different sizes from 15 inch to 36 inch as well as some elliptical pipe.  These projects will also consist of CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, non-standard endwalls, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, foundation assessment, foundation protection, boulder toe, soil lifts, and watermain replacement.

 

In Development Human Resources

Human Resources / General Services

HR Benefits Administration Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-HR-18514
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 HR Benefits Administration Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a vendor to provide benefits system and administrative services
to the City of Charlotte employees and retirees related to the benefits offered to City
employees. The City currently offers a wide range of benefits, including medical,
pharmaceutical, advocacy, dental, vision, medical clinic and wellness, long-term and short-term
disability (LTD / STD), Life insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Retiree Health
Reimbursement Account, and other voluntary benefits.
The City’s benefits administrator will provide system and support data management,
compliance, account management, and communications related to health, wellness, and
voluntary benefits.