/ 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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Expected Release Year
- 2019
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Expected Release Date
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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
Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-7062
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-18
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
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
Beckwith-Meadow Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-5445
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-29
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
The purpose and 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 review is complete.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-15
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
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
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project ... Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12169
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-30
- Last Updated: 12/12/24
The Marlwood/Waverly project area consists of the two ponds, Marlwood Lake located south of Albemarle Road near Marlwood Circle, and Waverly Lake located north of Albemarle Road near Almond Road. The existing ponds have silted in and project improvements include pond dredging to specified projects depths.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-11509
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-28
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This project is on Brynwood Drive, Wessynton Drive, and Summerline Place. The existing drainage system consists of a pipe system under city-maintained roads. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Foxwood Road 2727 Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-7058
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-02
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
The purpose and 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
Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11515
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-07
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
The Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Glory Street to the north, Little Sugar Creek to the south, Sugar Creek Road to the east and Craighead Road to the west. The existing drainage system consists of pipe system under city-maintained road, state-maintained road, and private property. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-3461
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-15
- Last Updated: 12/11/24
This construction project is located near Eastway Drive and Shamrock Drive and involves addressing a deteriorated corrugated metal pipe system located within the Shamrock Gardens Apartment complex as well as flooding of multiple roadway crossings. An analysis of existing conditions will be performed to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, design and construction of needed improvements. The Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Purser Drive to the north, Shamrock Drive to the south, Briar Creek to the east and Eastway Drive to the west.
The purpose and 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 review is complete.