/ 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.

Department

  • Aviation
  • Charlotte Area Transit System
  • Charlotte Communications & Marketing
  • Charlotte Department of Transportation
  • Charlotte Fire Department
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
  • Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
  • Charlotte Storm Water Services
  • Charlotte Water
  • City Attorney’s Office
  • City Clerk
  • City Manager's Office
  • City Wide
  • Community Relations
  • Department of General Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Solid Waste Services
  • Strategy & Budget

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+
Clear

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18186
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water wastewater treatment locations. Work may include mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of facility grounds. The task is to maintain these areas, improving site aesthetics and safety.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14215
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd

The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow on North Tryon Street by extending the left turn lane. This project will include lane widening, drainage and pavement markings.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek WWTP East Equalization Basin Joint Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17993
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-25
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-25 2025-11-25 Sugar Creek WWTP East Equalization Basin Joint Repair

This contract will be for the rehabilitation of the east equalization basin. Construction will require the removal and replacement of deteriorating joint materials. This project will also include high pressure crack injection repairs.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-25
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-25 2025-11-25 Belmont Lift Station and Force Main

This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump Station. This project will allow the existing Belmont Wastewater Treatment Plant to be decommissioned and eliminate the need for costly improvements at this facility. Due to separate funding sources, the project will be delivered via Design-Bid-Build delivery method through two phases of design and three separate construction contracts.

In Development

City Manager's Office / General Services

Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Pl ... Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMO-18750
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-22
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 2025-08-22 Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

The Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR), as part of the Special Initiatives Department, is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Strategic Energy Action Plan+. SEAP+ goals are integrated across the community, including internal and external partnerships and connections throughout the city organization, business community, and residents. To support implementation of this updated plan, the city’s OSR is issuing this RFP for as-needed sustainability support consulting services.

The city is seeking to enter into on-call contracts with two or more firms, on a negotiated Task Order, project-by-project basis, under the awarded contract(s). The City will issue Task Orders with details concerning the services to be provided by the Consultant. Each Task Order will identify key staff who will be assigned by the Consultant to work on the specific project identified in the Task Order.

In Development

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 07/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMPD-18534
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-23
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 2025-08-23 CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide an On-Duty Scheduling Software System for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The system will be used to schedule, manage, and track law enforcement officers’ shifts, ensuring optimal staffing, and compliance with operational needs. The software will be user-friendly, secure, and scalable, with features that streamline scheduling processes and improve overall efficiency in workforce management.

In Development

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-19
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 Citywide General Collision Services

The City of Charlotte is looking for qualified Service Providers to work in conjunction with Fleet Management to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services (excluding any City applied graphics), on the City’s various makes and models of vehicles. Service Providers shall pick-up and deliver vehicles, as well as perform all collision repairs at their facilities. Collision repairs may include, but are not restricted to, frame, cooling systems and lines, frame, engine components, transmission, steering, cooling systems, and related parts repairs or replacement. Services shall adhere to any related OEM requirements and/or recommendations.

City and County vehicles include but are not restricted to, Police vehicles, Fire vehicles, general staff cars, various pickup trucks, medium trucks, and medium duty transportation buses, all of various makes, models, and applications. As makes, models, and quantities are subject to change, the Service Provider is required to maintain facilities, inventory, training, and related equipment necessary to accommodate a variety of vehicles.

1 2 3 4 5 26 27