/ 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.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Passenger Satisfaction Survey and Focus Group Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18310
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 07/15/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 Passenger Satisfaction Survey and Focus Group Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is looking for a Company to provide passenger satisfaction surveys and focus groups with passengers.

This is non-federally funded. The Company should provide the following:

  • Passenger Surveys
  • Focus Groups
  • Contingency Surveying

 

 

Archived

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Dobson Dr (832) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3463
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-17
  • Last Updated: 07/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 2025-06-17 Dobson Dr (832) 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.

Active

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12169
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 07/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 Marlwood/Waverly (Dredging) Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

The Marlwood/Waverly project area consists of the two ponds, Marlwood Lake located south of Albemarle Road near Marlwood Circle, and Waverly Lake located north of Albemarle Road near Almond Road. The existing ponds have silted in and project improvements include pond dredging to specified projects depths.

Active

Charlotte Water / General Services

Charlotte Water Easement Clearing Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18622
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-25
  • Last Updated: 07/10/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 2025-06-25 Charlotte Water Easement Clearing Services

Charlotte Water is seeking companies to provide mowing, clearing, removing, and disposing services for all vegetation, debris (i.e. furniture, clothes, or appliances), and other projectable objects (i.e. large rocks or boulders) from within its Water Treatment Plants’ pipeline areas. Additionally, as-needed services will be requested for undefined areas owned and/or maintained by Charlotte Water.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Standby Power and Instrumentation at Tank Sites

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18593
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-01
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 2026-05-01 Standby Power and Instrumentation at Tank Sites

This construction contract includes the installation of new natural gas or propane-powered generators at multiple water storage tank sites. The work also involves associated miscellaneous electrical improvements necessary to support standby power functionality. These upgrades are intended to enhance system reliability and ensure continuous operation during power outages.

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

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

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

Active

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18281
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

These contract(s) will be for the on-call consulting services of internal projects under the guidance of Design and Construction for miscellaneous needs, such as water and sewer extension projects and other capital projects. These contracts will cover Charlotte Water’s entire service area.

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