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 Cost Estimating
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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

Department of General Services / General Services

Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-10
  • Last Updated: 01/05/26
Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

The City is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services required include repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and other related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.

The selected Company will provide comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and associated systems in the City’s fleet. This includes various vehicle types, makes, and model years, such as hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, and concrete mixers.

Service and repair facilities must be located within a 100-mile radius of 829 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-02-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2027-02-01 2027-02-01 McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

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

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-19834
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-07-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 2026-07-01 Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements

This project will include the installation of 39 new valves inside of the 24 MOD. The existing valves have reached their useful life. These valves have been purchased separately by Charlotte Water.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19832
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 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

McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19838
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 McDowell WWTP Headworks Improvements

This project will include the replacement of the 30″ influent pump station knife gate valves at the discharge header with new plug valves. Additional piping that is failing will need to be replaced along with valve actuators and electrical components. Replacement of malfunctioning gates will also need to be replaced.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Alum Bulk Storage Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19828
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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

Charlotte Water / Construction

Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19830
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 Irwin Creek WWTP Stormwater Improvements Project

This construction contract will replace existing diesel pumps with electric submersible pumps. This will be done at three locations at the existing stormwater outfall locations. The project will also include installation of permanent discharge piping at stormwater outfall 1. This will require electrical duct bank along with wiring and all necessary components to power the pumps.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Lee Dukes Chemical Feed Piping Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19826
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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

Ashe Plantation Lift Station

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-19822
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/25
Add to Calendar 2027-05-01 2027-05-01 Ashe Plantation Lift Station

This contract will be for the construction of a 250,000 gallon-per-day duplex lift station and demolition of the existing wastewater treatment package plant. Included will be the construction of an emergency containment basin, upsizing of an existing gravity sewer, installation of a portion of an 8″ force main, new wet well. Owner plans to procure pumps and standby generator for the project.

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