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 Water / General Services
Hidden Valley Neighborhood Warranty Coverage
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Technology Goods & Services
NPDES MS4 SCM Compliance Software Solution
The City is seeking a software solution to support compliance with our NPDES MS4 permit, which mandates the tracking and enforcement of annual inspections for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs). The required system must be capable of managing SCM records, supporting inspection workflows, and generating permit-compliant reports.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The Summerlin Place Storm Drainage Improvement Project will add additional catch basins along Summerlin Place and install a new drainage system down Wessynton Dr and a small portion of Brynwood Drive. The project consists of installation of RCP, CB’s, MH’s, C&G replacement, sewer line replacement, and CIPP lining.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AF Storm Drainage Improvement Project:
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AF will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte 6112 Bridlewood Ln, 6108 Bridlewood Ln, 6032 Bridlewood Ln. 6112 Bridlewood Ln will consist of lining approx. 149 LF 15” RCP; 243 LF 30” RCP; 151 LF 36” RCP with CIPP. Scope also includes replacing rerouting the existing system into the r/w and adding approx. 177 42” RCP and 122 LF of 34×53 elliptical pipe and storm drainage structure replacement. There will also be approx. 418 LF of sewer replacement with 8” DIP. Pavement resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement are also to be included in this project. 6108 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 31 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include approx. 31LF of 15” RCP replacement along with replacement of (1) CB, concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs. 6032 Bridlewood Ln will consist of removing an existing CMP pipe and replacing with approx. 30 LF of 9×7 RCBC. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be added to cross the creek during time of construction for the property owners. The scope is also to include concrete driveway replacement, curb and gutter, and pavement resurfacing. There will also be grading around the existing creek that will tie into (2) new HWs.
City Wide / General Services
Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services
The City of Charlotte is seeking Companies with the ability to provide Technology and Staff Augmentation needs when supplementation of full-time City staff is necessary. Contractors shall support the City in various roles across City Departments. Staffing includes but not limited to Project Manager, Security Engineer, IT, Accounting and Financial, Skilled Trades, Laboratory and Scientific, and Administration and Clerical. For staffing assignment, Companies shall receive a detailed scope of work containing the specific needs and objectives for the Contractor.
The City is interested in awarding multiple contracts for these services. These contracts will be for a three year term with the option for one, two year renewal.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Blackmon Storm Drainage Improvement Project
This project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and design and construction of needed improvements.
The Blackmon Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Sampson Street to the north, Hoskins Road to the south, Ridgeley Drive to the east, and Sampson Street.
The need for this project was identified through citizen reported drainage requests including road flooding and complaints of finished floor (structure) flooding.
The purpose of the project will be to improve the storm drainage infrastructure to reduce flooding of streets and structures.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AJ will involve 6 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1614 Lombardy Circle, 2033 Teddington Drive, 2316 Kilborne Drive, 10513 Moss Mill Lane, 435 Norwood Drive, and 5447 Kerry Glen Lane. These projects will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment. The project pipe will consist of a range of different sizes from 15 inch to 36 inch as well as some elliptical pipe. These projects will also consist of CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, non-standard endwalls, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, foundation assessment, foundation protection, boulder toe, soil lifts, and watermain replacement.
Charlotte Water / Construction
McAlpine WWTP Biosolids Treatment Facility Reliability
This will be an Invitation to Bid for Charlotte Water. This project will involve the rehabilitation of Biosolids Treatment Facilities. Facilities generally include digesters, digester control buildings, biogas conditioning facilities, digested sludge storage tanks, and dewatering buildings.
Human Resources / General Services
HR Benefits Administration Services
The City of Charlotte is seeking a vendor to provide benefits system and administrative services
to the City of Charlotte employees and retirees related to the benefits offered to City
employees. The City currently offers a wide range of benefits, including medical,
pharmaceutical, advocacy, dental, vision, medical clinic and wellness, long-term and short-term
disability (LTD / STD), Life insurance, Employee Assistant Program, Retiree Health
Reimbursement Account, and other voluntary benefits.
The City’s benefits administrator will provide system and support data management,
compliance, account management, and communications related to health, wellness, and
voluntary benefits.
Charlotte Water will be accepting proposals for a residential water line protection program and/or an interior plumbing and drainage program.