/ 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
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
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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

Charlotte Water / General Services

Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17929
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water 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

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-16844
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-01 2025-09-01 Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and design and construction of needed improvements.

The Blackmon Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Sampson Street to the north, Hoskins Road to the south, Ridgeley Drive to the east, and Sampson Street.

The need for this project was identified through citizen reported drainage requests including road flooding and complaints of finished floor (structure) flooding.

The purpose of the project will be to improve the storm drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding of streets and structures.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-17358
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-29
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-29 2025-08-29 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

Human Resources / General Services

HR Benefits Administration Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-HR-18514
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 HR Benefits Administration Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a vendor to provide benefits system and administrative services
to the City of Charlotte employees and retirees related to the benefits offered to City
employees. The City currently offers a wide range of benefits, including medical,
pharmaceutical, advocacy, dental, vision, medical clinic and wellness, long-term and short-term
disability (LTD / STD), Life insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Retiree Health
Reimbursement Account, and other voluntary benefits.
The City’s benefits administrator will provide system and support data management,
compliance, account management, and communications related to health, wellness, and
voluntary benefits.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Duplicate Thermal Culvert Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-8345
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Duplicate Thermal Culvert 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 review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Horizontal Directional Drilling Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18602
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Belmont Horizontal Directional Drilling Construction

This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s (CLTWater) Stowe Regional WWRF via CLTWater’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

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Drainage Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-19081
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-26
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-26 2025-12-26 CTC Drainage Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

PSR # 1955

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Paratransit ADA Overflow

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-11290
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-30
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-30 2026-01-30 CATS Paratransit ADA Overflow

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Company to perform Americans with Disability Act (ADA) required complementary paratransit passenger service to augment the existing Special Transportation Service (STS). The Company will meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) and ADA requirements in the safe and efficient service of the assigned passengers.

In accordance with the ADA, CATS offers complementary paratransit services to individuals who, because of a disability (physical, cognitive, or visual), cannot access fixed routes buses. The ADA defines eligibility for complementary Paratransit service in 49 CFR Section 37.123 of the federal regulations.
CATS operates the paratransit system, which is a pre-scheduled, shared-ride, origin to destination service.

This is a nonexclusive agreement. CATS reserves the right to certify other eligible private transportation service companies that apply to participate in the Program.

The term “customer” shall refer to CATS applicants and/or existing CATS clients and their companions or Personal Care Attendants (PCA). The term “CATS Transit System” shall refer to both CATS’ accessible fixed route bus and CATS’ accessible light rail.

The Company shall be responsible for transporting CATS paratransit eligible customers in accordance with the ADA. Disability alone does not determine paratransit eligibility; the decision is based on the customer’s functional ability to use the fixed-route bus and is not a medical decision.

CATS service area is 741 sq. miles and paratransit service consists of over 5,000 eligible passengers and 2,500 active passengers with at least one ride in past 12 months. With currently 700+ scheduled rides per weekday and 200+ on weekends. 25% of trips scheduled involve a customer with a mobility device. As the COVID-19 pandemic ridership is returning to pre-pandemic levels

While the City is flexible with respect to certain elements of the Special Transportation Services (STS) ADA Paratransit Services, the City has specific requirements and preferences for the Service delivery method.

PSR #1510

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-18836
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-08
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 2025-11-08 Freeland Drainage Remediation Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out drainage improvements at the South Boulevard grade crossing near the Freeland intersection.

PSR # 1942

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