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 Storm Water Services / Construction

Crestmont Drive (4724) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-3471
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-15
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 2025-12-15 Crestmont Drive (4724) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

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

Four Mile Creek Rd 9427

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-19053
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-26
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 2026-03-26 Four Mile Creek Rd 9427

Project initiated to address a failing 48” CMP culvert. The culvert crosses a high hazard dam with deficiency’s that will be addressed by a private HOA. The city intends to install approx. 80LF of 48” RCP and tie into an existing concrete flume; remove and replace approx. 40LF of 15” RCP; add (1) DCB; add (2) CBs; add (1) winged headwall

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 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.

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