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
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  • Construction Cost Estimating
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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

Department of General Services / Construction

Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19244
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Vision Zero Safe to School: WT Harris at Grier

Fixing non-compliant ramps and pedestrian signals at 2 signalized intersections. Curb ramp and sidewalk replacements at multiple unsignalized intersections. Mill & overlay and pavement marking work will be required. Traffic signal wiring/conduit work will be required.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-23
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 2026-02-23 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Mallard Connector Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19203
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-22
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 2025-11-22 Mallard Connector Main
This project provides increased hydraulic capacity to the Mallard Tank, which will enable it to trend better with the Huntersville Tank. This will eliminate the need to throttle inlet valve at Huntersville Tank, which will result in energy savings by reducing discharge HGLs at pump stations. It will also provide higher capacity for water to be leaked through the Mallard PRV from the 978 into the 882 in emergency scenarios.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17350
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hastings Princeton SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19065
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-11
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 2026-08-11 Hastings Princeton SDIP

The Hastings/Princeton Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 80 acres, the project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate system capacity. The project area is bordered by Wellesley Avenue to the north, Hastings Drive to the south, Selwyn Avenue to the east and Jamestown Drive to the west.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Caldwell Williams/Old Plank SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19059
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-12
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-12 2026-10-12 Caldwell Williams/Old Plank SDIP

Old Plank portion of project: Project initiated due to failure of 84” CMP system on Old Plank Rd. City plans to remove and replace 86” CMP with 56LF 8’x7’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls;

Caldwell Williams portion of project: Project initiated due to road flooding. City plans to replace (2) 60” CMP pipes with 39 LF of 13×5 Box culvert. City also intends to add 40LF of 18” RCP; (2) Double catch basins and (2) concrete wingwalls; Pavement and curb replacement.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Woodland Dr 2000 Ph 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19057
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-09-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-09-15 2026-09-15 Woodland Dr 2000 Ph 2

Project initiated to permanently fix what was an old AFT project. City intends to replace the existing 12’x8’ CMP and replace with approx. 50 LF of 10×8 RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; (4) CBs; (1) JB; Asphalt and curb replacement; Tie existing sewer crossing into a separate system (2) SSMH’s and approx 30 LF of 8” DIP; 15 LF 15” PVC

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Drainage Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19081
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CTC Drainage Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

PSR # 1955

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM ... CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM and repair services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19587
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM and repair services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division anticipates contracting out Bus fueling and pneumatic pumping equipment and system operations.  This would include all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision required to perform necessary PM and repair work.  CATS uses multiple fueling stations and pneumatic equipment between two facilities.  This would be a 3-year contract with the option of two 1-year renewals.

PSR # 1980

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