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 Water / Construction
Fiscal Year 2026 Street Main Extensions Contract 3

Charlotte Water / General Services
McDowell Lime 2nd Structure Exterior Rehabilitation
This project involves rehabilitation of the exterior of McDowell Lime Structure 2. The work will include repairs, repainting, and other necessary maintenance to protect the structure from environmental wear. This upkeep is to ensure the longevity of the facility.

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Service ... Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services- CANCELLED
This project provides design services to support electrical system upgrades at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. Work includes the construction of a centralized generator building, modernization of medium and low voltage switchgear, rehabilitation of existing transfer switches, and instrumentation/control modifications. A Preliminary Engineering Report will guide the final scope of work.
cancelled as of 10/2/2025

Department of General Services / Construction
McCullough Drive Extension
An extension of McCullough Drive, from it’s current terminus east
of southeast of North Tryon Street, to the disconnected terminus
southwest of W.T. Harris Blvd. It is already designed and real
estate acquired. This is necessary for splitting this project apart
from the McCullough Streetscape Project. Length = 0.272 miles

Charlotte Water / General Services
Landscape Management
This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water locations. Work may include mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of facility grounds. The task is to maintain these areas, improving site aesthetics and safety.

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services
Multi-space On-Street Parking Kiosks
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.

Aviation / General Services
Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance
This project is to perform landscape maintenance in zones two and three within the campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Zone 2 is primarily made up of areas along Billy Graham Parkway and the airport’s parking lots. Zone 3 is primarily made up of areas along Wallace Neal Rd., ARFF Rd., West Blvd., and Piper Lane. The daily and weekly tasks include mowing, edging, spraying, trash pickup, pruning, and mulching. These areas are to be clean and manicured to present aesthetically pleasing appearance to the public.

Department of General Services / Construction
Firehouse 44
Firehouse 44 will be an integral asset to support Charlotte Fire Department’s efficient response to emergencies in the community; providing a location within the newly developed River District community and expanding their response area in this newly incorporated region of Charlotte. This 14,600 SF, two-story, 3-bay facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast US and will meet Living Future’s (LF) Zero Carbon certification for total project embodied carbon. The project will comply with Charlotte’s Sustainable Facilities Policy and fully support the sophisticated and time-sensitive operations of the Fire Department.

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation
Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Progressive Design-Build (D/B). FAA regulatory studies, analysis, coordination and permitting is a requirement of this projects scope. A Design Build team will be solicited to implement the project scope.
This contract will focus on the construction of street main extensions and other necessary infrastructure projects. It will also serve as an on-call contract for capital project construction support. The work will be performed throughout Charlotte Water’s service area, ensuring continued system reliability and expansion where needed.