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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

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Biosolids Improvements – cancelled

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-5775
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-29
  • Last Updated: 03/11/25
Add to Calendar 2024-10-29 2024-10-29 McAlpine Biosolids Improvements – cancelled

This project involves the rehabilitation of Biosolids Facilities and Processes which includes the dewatering facility, digester complexes, and digesters. Major mechanical process work and electrical upgrades will also be completed.

this opportunity was archived earlier

Archived

Department of General Services / General Services

Boat Repairs and Related Services

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-4642
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-11-01
  • Last Updated: 03/11/25
Add to Calendar 2023-11-01 2023-11-01 Boat Repairs and Related Services

The City is seeking qualified vendors to provide services and repairs to marine vehicles and fleet equipment.

Archived

Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3 Construction – ... Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3 Construction – cancelled

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-12271
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/06/25
Add to Calendar 2024-10-01 2024-10-01 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Replacement Phase 3 Construction – cancelled

This project will upgrade the existing meter reading system to a self-reporting network and replace end of life residential meters. Existing communication endpoints not compatible with the network selected will be replaced. Most residential meters will be replaced; those meters not replaced will require a replacement register compatible with the new endpoints. Commercial meters will receive replacement registers or be replace, depending on compatibility with the selected network solution. The communication network, hourly interval data and customer access portal will improve customer experience, increase billing efficiency and accuracy, reduce system losses and operational expenses, and improve system monitoring and planning.

this opportunity was cancelled earlier

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 03/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to issue an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) for the rehabilitation construction of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D.  The scope of this work will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

Archived

Aviation / Construction

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Upgrade

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17300
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-18
  • Last Updated: 02/24/25
Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 2024-11-18 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Upgrade

The project scope includes the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the terminal and parking decks to enhance safety for passengers and employees. The AED Retrofit and Upgrade project will standardize signage, locations, and AED types deployed over the Airport campus. The goal is to make wall-mounted (Pedestal, Semi-Recessed and Surface Mount) AEDs more visible and accessible to passengers, employees, and first responders during medical emergencies. It includes replacing cabinets as needed, adding new cabinets through ongoing and future terminal projects, and installing cabinets in the existing parking decks.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 02/11/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Kuykendall Road Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17367
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 02/03/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Kuykendall Road Improvements

This project will connect sidewalk along Kuykendall Road from
Thorn Blade Drive to McKee Road, and add a right-turn lane from
Kuykendall Road on to McKee Road in order to to increase
pedestrian safety and help alleviate traffic congestion at the
intersection. Project will also fill in small sidewalk gap on the south
side of McKee Rd at Kuykendall Rd and add pedestrian signals with
crosswalk at this intersection. Project length = approximately 0.75
miles.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

The McDaniel Ln 6028 Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-16840
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-15
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 2025-10-15 The McDaniel Ln 6028 Project

The McDaniel Ln 6028 project consists of removing and replacing an existing storm drainage network in the Charlotte Hills Mobile Home Park. It currently has a preliminary estimate of 1.2million dollars.

Archived

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Unspecified Pond/Dam and Water Quality Improvement Projects

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-16740
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-19
  • Last Updated: 12/19/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-19 2024-12-19 Unspecified Pond/Dam and Water Quality Improvement Projects

The selected firms will use HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or a hydraulic grade line closed system computer model, or an approved alternative method. All methods will be in accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual. The City’s then current AutoCAD standards will be used for production of all plans and profiles.

Work will be issued via written Task Orders, which will specify the requirements of the various projects. Multiple Task Orders may be issued for each project. Multiple task orders may be issued at once.  The City of Charlotte reserves the right, upon successful completion of a given Task Order, to issue subsequent Task Orders to the same or a different Company.

The below list provides a general list of the tasks required.  This is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor is it guaranteed that all of the below tasks will be utilized.  A more defined Scope of Work will be developed during negotiation with the selected company.

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