/ 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 / Construction

NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17226
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-06
  • Last Updated: 07/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 2025-08-06 NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

This project will enhance the current lighting around the Overlook site. The scope will include replacing a portion of existing light poles, foundations, and bollards with new poles and fixtures to better illuminate the overlook playground, memorial, and turf area.

In Development

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Design

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17497
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-11
  • Last Updated: 07/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 2025-08-11 Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Design

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to post a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the rehabilitation of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D design.  The scope of this work to be designed will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development

City Wide / General Services

Citywide Auto Cleaning, Detailing, and Decontamination Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-18464
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Citywide Auto Cleaning, Detailing, and Decontamination Services

The City of Charlotte utilizes on-site and off-site companies to supply vehicle cleaning, detailing, and decontamination services for its fleet of vehicles and construction equipment. Services range from basic washing to full vehicle detailing. The standard service frequency for most vehicles is monthly, however, CMPD and Fire encounter circumstances where cleaning is required on a more frequent basis.

In Development

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMPD-18534
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-23
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 2025-08-23 CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide an On-Duty Scheduling Software System for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The system will be used to schedule, manage, and track law enforcement officers’ shifts, ensuring optimal staffing, and compliance with operational needs. The software will be user-friendly, secure, and scalable, with features that streamline scheduling processes and improve overall efficiency in workforce management.

In Development

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-19
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 Citywide General Collision Services

The City of Charlotte is looking for qualified Service Providers to work in conjunction with Fleet Management to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services (excluding any City applied graphics), on the City’s various makes and models of vehicles. Service Providers shall pick-up and deliver vehicles, as well as perform all collision repairs at their facilities. Collision repairs may include, but are not restricted to, frame, cooling systems and lines, frame, engine components, transmission, steering, cooling systems, and related parts repairs or replacement. Services shall adhere to any related OEM requirements and/or recommendations.

City and County vehicles include but are not restricted to, Police vehicles, Fire vehicles, general staff cars, various pickup trucks, medium trucks, and medium duty transportation buses, all of various makes, models, and applications. As makes, models, and quantities are subject to change, the Service Provider is required to maintain facilities, inventory, training, and related equipment necessary to accommodate a variety of vehicles.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction – Contract 2

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18689
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-25
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-25 2025-09-25 FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction – Contract 2

The Project consists of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water and/or sewer extensions,
water and/or sewer replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer, water distribution system reliability
improvement projects, and/or sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects, which will be assigned by the
Project Engineer.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction – Contract 1

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18686
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-25
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-25 2025-09-25 FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Construction – Contract 1

The Project consists of an undetermined number of individual projects consisting of water and/or sewer extensions,
water and/or sewer replacements, low-pressure sanitary sewer, water distribution system reliability
improvement projects, and/or sanitary sewer capacity assurance projects, which will be assigned by the
Project Engineer.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-15
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 2025-09-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AF Storm Drainage Improvement Project:

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12654
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-15
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 2025-08-15 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.                

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