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.

Department

  • Aviation
  • Charlotte Area Transit System
  • Charlotte Communications & Marketing
  • Charlotte Department of Transportation
  • Charlotte Fire Department
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
  • Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
  • Charlotte Storm Water Services
  • Charlotte Water
  • City Attorney’s Office
  • City Clerk
  • City Manager's Office
  • City Wide
  • Community Relations
  • Department of General Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Solid Waste Services
  • Strategy & Budget

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 Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 12/17/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19702
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-02
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 2026-06-02 Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

To provide software, maintenance, and support for the security badge holder’s computer-based training and learning management system.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Airport Traffic and Curb Support Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19691
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-15
  • Last Updated: 12/11/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 Airport Traffic and Curb Support Services

Seeking proposals for a supplier to provide direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the airport roadways and curb in front of the the terminal building while enforcing airport bylaws, rules, and regulations.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12283
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2027-06-01 2027-06-01 FY28 Large Diameter Water & Sewer Services Contract

This contract is for the continuous installation of large water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter one and a half inches or larger. Customers apply for quotes for service connection and pay the applicable fees to get into the construction queue. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18342
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/10/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1

This project includes safety improvements at 8 sites, focusing on low-cost, high-impact measures such as pedestrian crossings, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), and priority projects from a Safe Routes to School study.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Building Management Systems – Subject To Change

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14659
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-30
  • Last Updated: 12/08/25
Add to Calendar 2027-05-30 2027-05-30 Building Management Systems – Subject To Change

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced companies interested in maintaining existing or providing a Building Management Systems to monitor access control, cameras, HVAC and fire detection at the main Terminal, old Terminal building and at the CLT
Center.

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 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

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