/ 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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  • $10,000 - 49,999
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  • $1,000,000 -4,999,999
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In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17896
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-05
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 Unspecified Water and Sewer Repairs

This contract covers on-call repairs for water and sewer systems throughout Charlotte Water’s collection and distribution areas. Work may include emergency mobilization for critical pipeline repairs and other maintenance activities. The contract ensures rapid response capabilities for unforeseen infrastructure issues.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Elevated Water Storage Tanks Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18606
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-04
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-04 2025-12-04 Elevated Water Storage Tanks Improvements

This project involves the design and construction administration for the rehabilitation of five separate elevated water storage tanks. Each tank will undergo interior and exterior recoating to extend its service life and improve corrosion resistance. The scope also includes the replacement of outdated ladder systems to enhance safety and compliance. Miscellaneous piping repairs will be completed as needed to restore functionality and improve overall system performance. The project is managed to ensure coordination, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards throughout design and construction.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Davidson Eastern Rocky River Sanitary Sewer Outfall

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18604
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 2025-12-01 Davidson Eastern Rocky River Sanitary Sewer Outfall

This contract will be for the design and construction of a gravity outfall sewer along the Rocky River. This project will consist of approximately 3,600 linear feet of 15-inch and 2,400 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sanitary sewer piping. This outfall is tributary to the existing Rocky River outfall in Cabarrus County and Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County (WSACC) Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

This opportunity was archived earlier.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17900
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-01 2025-12-01 Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #1. The work will help meet growing service demands and maintain system reliability.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sanitary Sewer Point Repair and Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18578
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-27
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-27 2025-11-27 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair and Replacements

This contract is for the rehabilitation of manholes, repair of sewer system defects and service laterals, installation of new sewers and manholes to replace existing, installation of cured-in-place pipe lining, pipe bursting, other miscellaneous manhole rehabilitation work, and all preparatory work such as sewer cleaning and television inspection.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Sewer Trunkline Modeling

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17932
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Sewer Trunkline Modeling

This project involves sewer trunkline modeling to support odor control efforts within the wastewater collection system. The model will help optimize system performance and identify areas where odor mitigation strategies are needed. The goal is to enhance system efficiency while minimizing odor impacts on surrounding communities.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18945
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-05
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

The goal of this project is to design a booster pump station along Statesville Road. The booster pump station will have a capacity of roughly 25 MGD. The purpose will be to pump into the 978 zone, providing additional capacity. The selected firm will handle design services, permitting, and construction admin services.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Ser ... Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-8783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-11
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-11 2026-12-11 Professional Engineering Services for Emergency and Routine Repair Services

Charlotte Water is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to provide survey, design, contract administration, construction inspection services, and other engineering services as requested.  The engineering services requested will be for routine and emergency water distribution and collection system repair projects.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17883
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-12
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-12 2025-12-12 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Biosolids Treatment Facilities Reliability – Construction Package 1

Construction Package 1 includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of Digested Sludge Storage Tanks 1 and 2 and their Control Building. The project aims to improve the reliability and performance of biosolids treatment processes. These upgrades will ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.

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