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
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
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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

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Chemical Feed Piping Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-19826
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Lee Dukes Chemical Feed Piping Replacement

This construction contract will be for the replacement of the chemical feed piping at the Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant. The piping replacement will pertain primarily to the chlorine feed system and the alum feeds.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19828
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-11-01
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-11-01 2026-11-01 Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

This construction contract is for the replacement of the Alum Bulk Storage tanks at the Lee Dukes Water Treatment Plant. The project will also include replacement of the existing piping between the day tanks and the bulk storage and the piping between the bulk storage tank to the delivery fill location.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-20761
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-07-01 2027-07-01 Albemarle Road Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity

This project will fill in sidewalk gaps along Albemarle Road & Wilora Lake Road, install 6 Level One Mobility Hubs along Albemarle Road, and install 3 Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs): 2 on Albemarle Road (between Farm Pond Lane & Winterhaven Drive and Regal Oaks Drive & E.W.T Harris Boulevard) and 1 on Central Avenue just west of Wilora Lake Road.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19817
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-23
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 2026-03-23 Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion

This Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power. The Design-Builder will work with Owner and Owner’s Advisor to determine the treatment processes, final layout, sizing, and specific facilities to meet the Owner’s goals for this project. The Design-Builder will provide the resources and staff to deliver the final project that will include, but not be limited to: Facility Planning and Preliminary Design, Permitting, Detailed Design, Cost Estimating, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19832
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-15
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-06-15 2026-06-15 Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 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 / Construction

Woodlawn Elevated Water Storage Elevated Storage Tank

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-12254
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-19
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-19 2026-03-19 Woodlawn Elevated Water Storage Elevated Storage Tank

The project consists of the construction of one composite elevated water storage tank, installation of a concrete foundation system, concrete pedestal, steel bowl, access ladders and guardrails, electrical and instrumentation, cleaning, disinfection and coating of the interior bowl and piping, sitework, painting, grading, erosion control, and other associated facilities.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-7062
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-07
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 2026-04-07 Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project

The need for this construction 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.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-23
  • Last Updated: 03/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 2026-03-23 Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.

 

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