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
Newell Stream Restoration Project

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
2025 Pavement Marking Maintenance
This is a contract to install pavement markings on a list of city streets. The work includes, Thermoplastic, Polyurea, and Cold Applied Plastic markings.

Aviation / Construction
South Ramp Expansion Bid Package 1
Package 1 of the South Ramp Expansion Program for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT or the Airport) is the first phase of construction of the overall program targeted to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times and enhancing safety. The scope of work will include but is not limited to pavement demolition, cement concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder paving, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, and airfield electrical installation.

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Sewer Trunkline Modeling
This project involves sewer trunkline modeling to support odor control efforts within the wastewater collection system. The model will help optimize system performance and identify areas where odor mitigation strategies are needed. The goal is to enhance system efficiency while minimizing odor impacts on surrounding communities.

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Water Treatment Polymer Trials
The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.
Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.

Charlotte Water / Construction
Belmont Lift Station and Force Main
This project will deliver a new lift station and force main to convey wastewater flow from the City of Belmont to Charlotte Water’s Stowe Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility via Charlotte Water’s Paw Creek Pump 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 Water / Construction
Franklin WTP 24 MOD Improvements
This project will include the installation of 39 new valves inside of the 24 MOD. The existing valves have reached their useful life. These valves have been purchased separately by Charlotte Water.

Aviation / Commodities & Goods
Locks and Accessories
CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Transit Advertising
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Marketing division anticipates contracting out the services of a qualified Transit Advertising Agency to manage, sell, and execute advertising placements across CATS assets, including buses, light rail vehicles, stations, and other designated transit properties. The selected agency will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive advertising sales strategy that maximizes revenue generation, ensures brand consistency, and aligns with CATS’ operational and community standards.
PSR #1984
The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.