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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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 / 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.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatm ... McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17881
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 McAlpine Wastewater Management Facility Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities Rehabilitation

The project includes mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural rehabilitation of preliminary and primary treatment facilities at the McAlpine Creek WWMF. The facilities generally include Screenings Removal, Primary Clarifiers, Gravity Thickeners, Flow Equalization Storage, Flow Equalization Pumping, and Chemical Storage. These improvements will enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19034
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Winterwood to Sam Dee

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Winterwood Place and Sam Dee Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

McAlpine Creek WWMF Digester Rehab Dewatering Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18981
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-18
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-18 2025-10-18 McAlpine Creek WWMF Digester Rehab Dewatering Services

The McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility (WWMF) digesters are critical infrastructure at the WWTP, which provide environmental stabilization of solids prior to being removed from the site for final disposal. The effectiveness and performance of the digesters and their associated equipment, piping, and valves are negatively impacted by trash, grit, etc. that has accumulated in the tanks. The McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility (WWMF) digested sludge storage dewatering equipment is in need of dewatering and cleaning.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwic ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19030
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Ponderosa Pine to Colwick Hill

Improvements on Harrisburg Road between Ponderosa Pine Lane and Colwick Hill Road, including a pedestrian hybrid beacon in between Denbur Drive and Cedarbrook Drive to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, sidewalk, drainage, mid-block pedestrian crossing, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Ti ... Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19027
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Harrisburg Road Shared Use Path (SUP) – Robinson Church Rd to Timbertop Ln

Improvements on Harrisburg Rd starting near Robinson Church Road and extending to Timbertop Lane to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor. Improvements will primarily include shared use path, drainage, curb and gutter, and milling and overlay of asphalt.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

McCullough Drive Extension

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17950
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 McCullough Drive Extension

An extension of McCullough Drive, from it’s current terminus east
of southeast of North Tryon Street, to the disconnected terminus
southwest of W.T. Harris Blvd. It is already designed and real
estate acquired. This is necessary for splitting this project apart
from the McCullough Streetscape Project. Length = 0.272 miles

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Technology Goods & Services

NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-19012
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-23
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution

The City is seeking a software solution to support compliance with our NPDES MS4 permit, which mandates the tracking and enforcement of annual inspections for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).  The required system must be capable of managing SCM records, supporting inspection workflows, and generating permit-compliant reports.

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