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 Water / Technology Goods & Services
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
1206 Georgetown
The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Reece Rd
The project is bounded by the Park Rd Shopping Center to the South, Park Rd to the West, Arbor Lane to the North and Little Sugar Creek to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Reece Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Park Rd and Arbor Lane.

Charlotte Water / Construction
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.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
2500 Briargrove Dr.
This project involves installing a closed drainage system down both Briargrove Dr. and Milton Rd. to reroute runoff from an existing stream. The proposed closed drainage system ties back into the existing culvert under Colby Pl.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Site Clean-Up
This contract will provide for the removal of industrial waste and debris from various Charlotte Water sites. Work may include hazardous material handling and environmental remediation as required. Proper site clean-up ensures compliance with environmental regulations and maintains safe working conditions.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Standby Power and Instrumentation at Tank Sites
This construction contract includes the installation of new natural gas or propane-powered generators at multiple water storage tank sites. The work also involves associated miscellaneous electrical improvements necessary to support standby power functionality. These upgrades are intended to enhance system reliability and ensure continuous operation during power outages.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management
This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water wastewater treatment 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.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Leak Detection Services
Charlotte Water is seeking to contract with a qualified firm to provide professional water leak detection services across its residential service lines and public water mains. The selected vendor will be expected to utilize specialized tools and systems capable of detecting underground leaks and identifying areas of current loss with precision and minimal disruption. Services may involve advanced acoustic, chemical, and pressure-based testing methods, along with the use of pipeline diagnostic equipment to support field verification. This work will contribute to Charlotte Water’s ongoing efforts to reduce non-revenue water, improve infrastructure reliability, and proactively manage aging assets.
This project will upgrade the existing meter reading system to a self-reporting network and replace end of life residential meters. Existing communication endpoints not compatible with the network selected will be replaced. Most residential meters will be replaced; those meters not replaced will require a replacement register compatible with the new endpoints. Commercial meters will receive replacement registers or be replace, depending on compatibility with the selected network solution. The communication network, hourly interval data and customer access portal will improve customer experience, increase billing efficiency and accuracy, reduce system losses and operational expenses, and improve system monitoring and planning.