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.

Archived

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

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-19030
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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.

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

BOD Hybrid Bus Repairs and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20410
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 BOD Hybrid Bus Repairs and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates soliciting for hybrid bus repairs and maintenance services. This would be for a multi-year contract that includes, but is not limited to, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, component repair or replacement, and system testing.

PSR # 2050

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Rail Geometry Testing

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20397
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Rail Geometry Testing

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division is developing a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols.  CATS anticipates contracting out this service, which includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Collecting and recording all required geometry measurements listed above
  • Operating in hi-rail mode to ensure full system accessibility
  • Utilizing advanced sensors, measuring systems, and data management platforms to generate accurate track profiles
  • Analyzing collected data in real time during testing operations
  • Performing immediate manual verification of suspect indications in the field

PSR # 2049

 

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation Construction

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20456
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-05-03
  • Last Updated: 02/24/26
Add to Calendar 2027-05-03 2027-05-03 Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation Construction

This project consists of the construction of a new Airport Surveillance facility (ASR) at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. Two buildings will be constructed along with the 87ft tall ASR Tower. These two buildings consist of an ASR Support Building and a Storage Building. The sitework consists of an asphalt paved entrance drive and parking lot with a stormwater system.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Edgewater/Rosecrest Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3465
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-15 2027-06-15 Edgewater/Rosecrest Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction 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.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Chatham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-5451
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-15 2027-06-15 Chatham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction 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.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3467
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-15 2027-06-15 6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction 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.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Euclid Avenue 1818 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-20352
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-15
  • Last Updated: 02/20/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-15 2027-06-15 Euclid Avenue 1818 Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, and design and construction of needed improvements. The existing storm system experienced a pipe collapse due to poor condition of the pipe. To address the request and meet level of service design standards the project will remove and replace the existing Storm Drainage Infrastructure within the project scope.
Proposed improvements include removing approximately 343 LF of 18″ storm water pipe and replace with approximately 410 LF of 24″ storm water pipe, add 2 double catch basins and associated items, and remove and replace approximately 357 LF of 8″ sewer pipe, and 3 sewer manholes.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Fuel System Maintenance and Quality Assessment Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20176
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 02/17/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Fuel System Maintenance and Quality Assessment Services

The project provides sitewide fuel system maintenance and fuel quality assessment services, including inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance of fuel tanks and associated fuel system components. This contract will be term based and services will be provided as needed.

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