/ 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

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Expected Release Date

  • Q1 (Jan-Mar)
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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

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16566
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 12/03/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ will involve 6 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1614 Lombardy Circle, 2033 Teddington Drive, 2316 Kilborne Drive, 10513 Moss Mill Lane, 435 Norwood Drive, and 5447 Kerry Glen Lane. These projects will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment. The project pipe will consist of a range of different sizes from 15 inch to 36 inch as well as some elliptical pipe.  These projects will also consist of CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, non-standard endwalls, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, foundation assessment, foundation protection, boulder toe, soil lifts, and watermain replacement.

 

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Secondary Airfield PCC Spall Repair Program

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-15311
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-05
  • Last Updated: 11/22/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 2024-12-05 Secondary Airfield PCC Spall Repair Program

The Airfield Maintenance Department of the Facilities Division of CLT maintains hard surface areas of CLT’s airfield, and other areas as-needed. The intent of this solicitation is to select a company to provide repairs utilizing selected construction materials for specific projects at various locations on airport property on an as needed basis during the duration of the scheduled contract. The Scope of Services requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and services, and perform and complete all work in an efficient and workmanlike manner necessary to complete construction of the PCC Spall Repair Program.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16551
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-10
  • Last Updated: 11/22/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 2026-01-10 Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Morning Dale Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 560 acres, the project will replace and/or rehabilitate aging infrastructure and provide adequate drainage system capacity. This project area is bordered by Hinson Drive to the north, Stratfordshire Drive to the south, Tadlock Place to the east and Morning Dale Road to the west.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-16474
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-30
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 2025-05-30 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Creek WRRF Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16478
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-31
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-31 2025-01-31 McDowell Creek WRRF Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation

This project will rehabilitate Primary Clarifier #5 at the McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope of work includes the demolition and replacement of the existing clarifier mechanism, various concrete repairs, and regrouting of the clarifier floor. Additionally, pressure-reducing valves, plug valves, and telescoping valves will be replaced, and existing electrical and instrumentation systems will be reconnected to the new clarifier mechanism. These improvements will enhance the functionality and durability of the primary clarifier.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) D ... Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-16470
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-07
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 2025-02-07 Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System Upgrades

This project involves the replacement of the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the Sugar Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. The scope of work includes upgrading the UV disinfection system while utilizing the existing UV channels, extending these channels, and replacing the current level control gates with fixed finger weirs. A new non-potable water (NPW) pump station wet well will be added, and the drain valve of the East Equalization Basin will be replaced. During this upgrade, a temporary disinfection system will be provided to maintain disinfection while the UV system is out of service. Additionally, two existing NPW pumps will be relocated, and three NPW pumps will be replaced in kind. The Filter Backwash Return Pump wet well work will include the installation of a backwash return pump, the necessary piping and valves, and the replacement of a flow meter.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-13021
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-01
  • Last Updated: 11/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-11-01 2025-11-01 Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

This project consists of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation of approximately 4,700 LF of sewer outfall with cured-in-place lining. This project will extend along the Paw Creek outfall. A 112 LF, 24-inch diversion sewer will also be constructed under Briar Creek along with a 118 LF, 8-inch LF collector sewer. All work will occur within Charlotte Water’s existing easement. A small portion of work on a county parcel.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16279
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

The scope of this project will include 0.34 miles of new 6ft wide concrete sidewalk, driveway improvements, and wheelchair ramps on Lawyers Rd from Chestnut Lake Dr to Harri Ann Dr.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-21
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 2025-01-21 Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.

 

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