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.

Department

  • Aviation
  • Charlotte Area Transit System
  • Charlotte Communications & Marketing
  • Charlotte Department of Transportation
  • Charlotte Fire Department
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
  • Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
  • Charlotte Storm Water Services
  • Charlotte Water
  • City Attorney’s Office
  • City Clerk
  • City Manager's Office
  • City Wide
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  • Department of General Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Solid Waste Services
  • Strategy & Budget

Solicitation Category

  • Architectural / Engineering Services
  • Commodities & Goods
  • Construction
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
  • Technology Goods & Services

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

Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19442
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-01
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

The City requires a company to work in conjunction with Fleet Management, the Airport, and other city departments to provide Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services to the City of Charlotte. The Company shall perform vehicle or equipment maintenance, repair, and modification through the provision of Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related services for vehicles and equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City. This includes, but is not limited to welding, fabrication, painting completed repairs and other directly related services. The Company shall provide these services either at their Company facilities or at approved City locations.

In Development

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-20
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-20 2025-11-20 Citywide General Collision Services

The City of Charlotte is looking for qualified Service Providers to work in conjunction with Fleet Management to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services (excluding any City applied graphics), on the City’s various makes and models of vehicles. Service Providers shall pick-up and deliver vehicles, as well as perform all collision repairs at their facilities. Collision repairs may include, but are not restricted to, frame, cooling systems and lines, frame, engine components, transmission, steering, cooling systems, and related parts repairs or replacement. Services shall adhere to any related OEM requirements and/or recommendations.

City and County vehicles include but are not restricted to, Police vehicles, Fire vehicles, general staff cars, various pickup trucks, medium trucks, and medium duty transportation buses, all of various makes, models, and applications. As makes, models, and quantities are subject to change, the Service Provider is required to maintain facilities, inventory, training, and related equipment necessary to accommodate a variety of vehicles.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17894
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 11/07/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs

The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Statesville Road Booster Pump Station

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19201
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-14
  • Last Updated: 10/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 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 / General Services

Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-17940
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-19
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-19 2025-12-19 Sugar Creek Storage Tanks Cleanout

This contract includes cleaning out storage tanks at the Sugar Creek facility. The work will remove accumulated debris and ensure the tanks remain in good working condition. This maintenance is to extend the lifespan of these critical infrastructure assets.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18598
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 Ashe Plantation Lift Station 

The Ashe Plantation Lift Station project involves the design, bidding, and construction of a new lift station utilizing the existing wet well built during Phase I of the Ashe Plantation Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed system is a duplex lift station with a capacity of 320 gallons per minute, which will connect to an 8-inch forcemain. This new infrastructure will convey wastewater to the Goose Creek basin. As part of the project, the existing package treatment plant will be decommissioned.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17938
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Reclaimed Water Pumping Capacity Improvements at Mallard

This contract will provide services to improve reclaimed water pumping capacity at the Mallard facility. The improvements will enhance system efficiency and support increased demand for reclaimed water usage. Upgrades will include pump replacements and infrastructure modifications.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 10/22/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17887
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-15
  • Last Updated: 10/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 2026-01-15 Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 2

This contract will include the construction of street main extensions and various infrastructure projects. The contract will provide construction assistance for other capital projects as needed. It covers the entire Charlotte Water service area, ensuring water distribution system improvements.

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