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.
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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
1206 Georgetown

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
2500 Briargrove Dr.
This project involves installing a closed drainage system down both Briargrove Dr. and Milton Rd. to reroute runoff from an existing stream. The proposed closed drainage system ties back into the existing culvert under Colby Pl.

Charlotte Water / General Services
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.

Charlotte Water / Construction
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.

Charlotte Water / Construction
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.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
718 Harwyn Dr.
Project proposed to replace an existing culvert system under Harwyn Dr. with 2 – 3×5 box culverts, as well as a pipe cleaning effort through the triple 54” RCP culvert at downstream Eaves Ln.

Department of General Services / Construction
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.

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
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.

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
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.
The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.