Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

/ Opportunities

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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Solicitation Category

  • Architectural / Engineering Services
  • Commodities & Goods
  • Construction
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
  • Technology Goods & Services

Expected Release Year

  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022

Expected Release Date

  • Q1 (Jan-Mar)
  • Q2 (Apr-Jun)
  • Q3 (Jul-Sep)
  • Q4 (Oct-Dec)

Estimated Total Value

  • $10,000 - 49,999
  • $50,000 - 99,999
  • $100,000 - 249,999
  • $250,000 - 499,999
  • $500,000 - 999,999
  • $1,000,000 -4,999,999
  • $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
  • $10,000,000+
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In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 Statesville Road Booster Pump Station
The goal of this project is to design a booster pump station along Statesville Road. The booster pump station will have a capacity of roughly 25 MGD. The purpose will be to pump into the 978 zone, providing additional capacity. The selected firm will handle design services, permitting, and construction admin services.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17940
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

This contract includes cleaning out storage tanks at the Sugar Creek facility. The work will remove accumulated debris and ensure the tanks remain in good working condition. This maintenance is to extend the lifespan of these critical infrastructure assets.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18598
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

The Ashe Plantation Lift Station project involves the design, bidding, and construction of a new lift station utilizing the existing wet well built during Phase I of the Ashe Plantation Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed system is a duplex lift station with a capacity of 320 gallons per minute, which will connect to an 8-inch forcemain. This new infrastructure will convey wastewater to the Goose Creek basin. As part of the project, the existing package treatment plant will be decommissioned.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17887
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17257
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3

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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

1206 Georgetown

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19051
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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.

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