/ 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.
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In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services
Multi-space Parking Kiosk
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13718
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
- Last Updated: 03/01/24
A pay station parking kiosk that serves multiple parking spaces. It will allow parkers to start a pay-by-plate parking session via a touchscreen or keyboard input. The Kiosks should have the ability to be informational and integrate with other mobility options.
In Development
City Wide / General Services
Citywide Janitorial Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-4726
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-09
- Last Updated: 01/29/24
The City is seeking qualified Companies to perform Janitorial Services at numerous City facilities. The Services include, but are not limited to; providing supervision, tools, materials, equipment, cleaning supplies, and expertise to perform janitorial services within building offices, classrooms, lobbies, corridors, passageways, rest rooms, exercise facilities and locker rooms, and industrial and specialized facilities including but not limited to warehouses and trailers.
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Snow and Ice Removal
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13568
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-23
- Last Updated: 01/09/24
The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for the removal of snow and ice on City maintained streets. Additional resources are needed to clear streets during extraordinary winter weather events. Contractors provide additional dump truck and plowing equipment with licensed operators to supplement City services.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Elvis Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-5447
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-15
- Last Updated: 12/12/23
This project consists of two culverts in series under Cedarbrook Drive and Denbur Drive. Both culvert crossings consist of triple barrel corrugated metal pipe systems. This is a project that was identified by the asset management team and both culvert crossings are actively failing, and preliminary calculations show that the culverts are also undersized.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Toomey Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-8373
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-04
- Last Updated: 11/15/23
The 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 the review is complete.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Birmingham 6317 Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-7062
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-18
- Last Updated: 11/15/23
The 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 the review is complete.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective X (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11749
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-14
- Last Updated: 11/15/23
This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage replacement and sewer relocations within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Fawnbrook Ln (514) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3475
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-04
- Last Updated: 11/15/23
The 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 the review is complete.
Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.