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 / 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 Water / General Services

Charlotte Water Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19033
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Charlotte Water Traffic Control Services

Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide scheduled traffic control services, as a result of planned/scheduled water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water and in the event of an unplanned/unscheduled immediate emergency within the area, such as a water main break or an emergency resulting from a natural disaster.

Maintenance of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure requires safely guiding traffic through active work zones, lane closures, and other situations while protecting Charlotte Water staff, residents, and equipment during the work activity or closure. This includes the placement and removal of traffic control devices by qualified personnel, as well as flagging of traffic. Services shall include the provision of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to safely route traffic through Charlotte Water work zones or event areas.

Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:

  • Work area traffic control setup
  • Job site flagging
  • Lane closures
  • Road closures
  • Detour setup and removal
  • Vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian detours

Companies must have the ability to provide traffic control services on an as needed basis, 24/7/365, within the limits of Mecklenburg County.

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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Reece Rd

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19049
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-09-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-09-01 2026-09-01 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Moorland Dr 3831

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19047
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-01 2026-12-01 Moorland Dr 3831

Moorland Dr is a double barrel culvert that is undersized. We are planning to upsize the culvert to a 12’x5’ box culvert

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 1

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17885
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19045
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Collective AJ

Collective AJ will consist of 4 projects (2033 Teddington Dr, 435 Norwood Drive, 2316 Kilborne Dr, and 10513 Moss Mill Ln).

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Wood Dale Ter 2022

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-19043
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Wood Dale Ter 2022

Project consists of removing a gabion wall and replacing it with a new segmental block wall.  Minimal stream impacts will be made only to install wall. Partial storm system in ROW will be removed and replaced with no outfall impacts.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

2500 Briargrove Dr.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-19039
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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.

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