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.

Active

Aviation / Construction

CLT Center Roadway Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-18241
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-21
  • Last Updated: 10/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 2025-10-21 CLT Center Roadway Improvements

This Project will construct an exit lane from the southwest corner of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s (“CLT”) Express Deck Self Park to outbound North Josh Birmingham Parkway. Additional directional markings and building signage will be installed along CLT Center Drive. Lastly, this Project proposes pedestrian sidewalk and crosswalk improvements along CLT Center Drive and at the intersection with Harlee Avenue.

Active

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Traffic Signal Detection Equipment Evaluation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-18863
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-10
  • Last Updated: 10/13/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 2025-10-10 Traffic Signal Detection Equipment Evaluation

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintains more than 950 traffic signals. Many are equipped with advanced detection technologies to detect all types of roadway users. Over the years, CDOT has used a variety of detection equipment and now seeks to upgrade and standardize detection equipment across the city. The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must
reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.

Archived

Charlotte Water / General Services

HVAC System Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18930
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-06
  • Last Updated: 10/13/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-06 2025-10-06 HVAC System Services

The Company shall provide inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair services for HVAC systems to Charlotte Water.  Services shall be comprehensive of all tasks necessary to ensure HVAC systems maintain operational status at their established capacity and efficiency.  Unless otherwise specified herein or by Charlotte Water in writing, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards shall be followed, including reference to capacity and efficiency ratings.

Charlotte Water has several different types and sizes of HVAC systems located throughout  Mecklenburg County.  Charlotte Water may award to multiple companies to fulfill all needs.

Archived

Department of General Services / General Services

Fleet Towing Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16966
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 10/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Fleet Towing Services

The city’s Fleet Management division provides maintenance services for vehicles and special equipment for city departments and Mecklenburg County. Towing services are needed to transport and recover disabled vehicles and special equipment, provide support to the city as needed during inclement weather, and assist during special events. Services will be provided for various types of vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to: sedans, SUVs, medium – and heavy-duty trucks, fire apparatus, police cars, and construction equipment.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Charlotte Water Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19033
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Charlotte Water Traffic Control Services

Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide scheduled traffic control services, as a result of planned/scheduled water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water and in the event of an unplanned/unscheduled immediate emergency within the area, such as a water main break or an emergency resulting from a natural disaster.

Maintenance of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure requires safely guiding traffic through active work zones, lane closures, and other situations while protecting Charlotte Water staff, residents, and equipment during the work activity or closure. This includes the placement and removal of traffic control devices by qualified personnel, as well as flagging of traffic. Services shall include the provision of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to safely route traffic through Charlotte Water work zones or event areas.

Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:

  • Work area traffic control setup
  • Job site flagging
  • Lane closures
  • Road closures
  • Detour setup and removal
  • Vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian detours

Companies must have the ability to provide traffic control services on an as needed basis, 24/7/365, within the limits of Mecklenburg County.

Archived

Charlotte Water / General Services

Charlotte Water Tree Removal Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-19029
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-17
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-17 2025-10-17 Charlotte Water Tree Removal Services

Charlotte Water will be requesting proposals from experienced and qualified companies to provide various tree and vegetation removal services, as a result of water and sanitary sewer construction performed by Charlotte Water, as an after-hour/holiday/weekend emergency service, and in the event of an immediate disaster emergency within the area, such as a natural disaster.

Companies will be required, at the minimum, to perform the following:

  • Rake work area and match existing grade to a smooth even surface
  • Removal of trees/shrubs and haul from job site
  • Grinding of remaining tree stumps
  • Sweep up any excess debris and haul from job site

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Cap ... Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-14816
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

This opportunity involves providing survey services to support Charlotte Water’s GIS and Capacity Assurance Programs, including the following tasks:

Review available data and consult with the City to clarify and define the City’s requirements.
Obtain necessary information, conduct investigations, and make reasonable efforts for the Surveyor to become familiar with the philosophy and purpose of each project.
Identify and analyze requirements from governmental authorities with jurisdiction and assist the City in obtaining the required approvals.

Active

Charlotte Water / General Services

Charlotte Water Grounds Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-18892
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 10/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Charlotte Water Grounds Maintenance Services

Charlotte Water will be seeking companies to provide Ground Maintenance Services at various sites/properties/locations within Mecklenburg County. Depending on the specific property, services may include:

  • General Mowing
  • Lime, Fertilizer, Weed Control, Seed Application and Aeration
  • Mulch/Pine Straw Application
  • Weed Control Large Scale Chemical Spraying
  • Leaf Blowing and Removal
  • Dike Wall Spraying
  • Cleaning and Removal of Sediment in Duckbills
  • Stormwater Outfall Cleaning and Removal of Sediment
  • Rough Cut Tractor Mowing
  • Bush, Hedge, Tree Trimming and Pruning
  • Rain Garden Maintenance
  • Signage Upkeep
  • Sod Installation
  • Gravel and Light Grading
  • Snow Removal and Ice Melt Application
  • Snake Repellent Application
  • Dumped Debris/Trash Removal
  • General Site Restorations

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.

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