/ 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

Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-18299
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-26
  • Last Updated: 07/14/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-26 2026-01-26 Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

This project is to perform landscape maintenance in zones two and three within the campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Zone 2 is primarily made up of areas along Billy Graham Parkway and the airport’s parking lots.  Zone 3 is primarily made up of areas along Wallace Neal Rd., ARFF Rd., West Blvd., and Piper Lane.  The daily and weekly tasks include mowing, edging, spraying, trash pickup, pruning, and mulching. These areas are to be clean and manicured to present aesthetically pleasing appearance to the public.

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 / General Services

Siphon Cleaning Service

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18610
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-13
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-13 2026-03-13 Siphon Cleaning Service

Charlotte Water needs services to clean and inspect sanitary sewer siphons regularly to maintain system performance and prevent overflows. Many siphons are challenging to clean and may require specialized equipment and techniques. The work involves cleaning and inspecting siphons of various sizes and configurations throughout the service area, with verification of their conditions and layouts. Cleaning schedules will be flexible and may include work during nights, weekends, or holidays to reduce service disruptions. In addition to the siphons themselves, the adjacent gravity sewer lines upstream and downstream of each siphon will also be cleaned and inspected. These services are essential to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of the sewer collection system.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse 44

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18355
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Firehouse 44

Firehouse 44 will be an integral asset to support Charlotte Fire Department’s efficient response to emergencies in the community; providing a location within the newly developed River District community and expanding their response area in this newly incorporated region of Charlotte. This 14,600 SF, two-story, 3-bay facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast US and will meet Living Future’s (LF) Zero Carbon certification for total project embodied carbon. The project will comply with Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy and fully support the sophisticated and time-sensitive operations of the Fire Department.

Archived

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17287
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-11
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-02-11 2025-02-11 RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Progressive Design-Build (D/B).  FAA regulatory studies, analysis, coordination and permitting is a requirement of this projects scope.  A Design Build team will be solicited to implement the project scope.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17902
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 06/05/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Fiscal Year 2027 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract

This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #2. The project ensures continued expansion and maintenance of service connections across the region.

Archived

Aviation / Construction

Main Terminal Air Handling Unit Replacements: AHU-6, AHU-49

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-17324
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-20
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-20 2025-03-20 Main Terminal Air Handling Unit Replacements: AHU-6, AHU-49

The scope of this project is to replace AHU-6 and AHU-49 with new AHUs. New controls, ductwork, associated VAV’s and piping will be installed as part of a complete unit replacement. Each AHU replacement will require a detailed construction phasing process to ensure limited system downtime. Temporary AHUs will be installed as needed during the equipment replacement.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative concrete surface treatments, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

Archived

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Traffic Control Devices

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-17665
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-20
  • Last Updated: 04/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-20 2025-03-20 Traffic Control Devices

The City of Charlotte is seeking a new contract for Traffic Control Devices. The City of Charlotte maintains a large and modern traffic signal system and has for many years used standardized materials and equipment. This system is complex and requires dedicated maintenance and oversight management to ensure that it functions as necessary. All materials and equipment used to maintain this system are required to be interchangeable and function with the existing infrastructure.

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