/ 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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In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-12
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2027-01-12 2027-01-12 Elevated Water Tank Rehabilitation 

This project involves the rehabilitation of existing elevated water storage tanks to restore structural integrity and operational efficiency. Associated work includes improvements to nearby waterlines to ensure reliable connectivity to the tanks. Site work may include clearing, grading, and other modifications necessary to support the rehabilitation activities. The goal is to extend the service life of the tanks and maintain consistent water system performance.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influe ... McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influent Pumping Station Rehab

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18587
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-12
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-12 2025-09-12 McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Primary Clarifier and Influent Pumping Station Rehab

This project includes the demolition and disposal of the existing Primary Clarifier No. 5 (PC No. 5) mechanism and associated components, followed by the installation of a new Owner-procured clarifier mechanism. Additional work at PC No. 5 includes structural repairs, replacement of exposed piping and valves, modifications to existing chemical feed dosing points, and upgrades to slide and sluice gate components. At the Influent Pump Station (IPS), the project involves replacing existing grit piping and stainless steel air piping. The IPS scope also includes the replacement of slide gate seals, actuators, and stems to ensure continued operational reliability.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Belmont Pump Station Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-12294
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-15
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 2026-04-15 Belmont Pump Station Construction

This project will deliver a new pumping station and pressurized pipe to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s (CLTWater) Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via CLTWater’s Paw Creek Pumping 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 Water / Construction

Sanitary Sewer Point Repair and Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18578
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-27
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
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 / General Services

Leak Detection Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18576
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-27
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 2025-09-27 Leak Detection Services

Charlotte Water is seeking to contract with a qualified firm to provide professional water leak detection services across its residential service lines and public water mains. The selected vendor will be expected to utilize specialized tools and systems capable of detecting underground leaks and identifying areas of current loss with precision and minimal disruption. Services may involve advanced acoustic, chemical, and pressure-based testing methods, along with the use of pipeline diagnostic equipment to support field verification. This work will contribute to Charlotte Water’s ongoing efforts to reduce non-revenue water, improve infrastructure reliability, and proactively manage aging assets.

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: 2026-10-10
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-10 2026-10-10 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

Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18568
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-30
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-04-30 2026-04-30 Fiscal Year 2026 Water Main Replacement

This construction contract is designated for the replacement of aging water main infrastructure. The scope of work primarily targets water mains that have reached or exceeded their expected service life and are now contributing to operational challenges such as increased maintenance, reduced reliability, and potential service interruptions. Priority is given to pipeline segments 12 inches in diameter or smaller. This contract supports Charlotte Water’s long-term asset management strategy by improving system resilience, reducing unplanned outages, and enhancing overall water service reliability.

 

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Monroe Road Streetscape

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8925
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Monroe Road Streetscape

Improvements on Monroe Road between North Wendover Road and Eaton Road to create a more pedestrian-oriented corridor and install a pedestrian hybrid beacon in front of Time Out Youth Center.  Improvements will primarily include shared-use paths, drainage, and midblock pedestrian crossings.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025) ... Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025)

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14020
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-04-01
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2027-04-01 2027-04-01 Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead (REVISED 7/2025)

The Matheson to Craighead segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail will implement a 14-foot shared use path beginning at E 36th Street. The path will continue down Cullman Ave and board walk up into a pedestrian bridge spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks utilizing a prefabricated structure within railroad right of way. The structure will then connect to the existing trail built by Brand Properties within the Kaleido Noda apartment complex.

July 2025 Update: This project will not go out for public bid; it is now being designed and constructed through a reimbursement agreement with a private developer

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