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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Aviation / Construction

Aviation / General Services
CLT is seeking proposals from capable consultants with expertise in delivering succession planning framework and related consulting services. This initiative pertains to pivotal roles including executive, directorial, and other vital positions, where seamless and effective personnel transitions are paramount to sustain operational efficiency. Leveraging existing internal talent to bridge transitional gaps and preserving indispensable operational insights, knowledge and procedures stand as imperative objectives for CLT. We seek a consultant who can deliver a practical and comprehensive succession plan that is realistic for our business and employee population and can be adapted as needed and maintained by CLT Staff.

Aviation / Construction
The City of Charlotte Aviation department is seeking bids for on-call General Contractor services. Aviation Facilities Division maintains a portfolio of buildings, including the Main Terminal, offices, fire stations, over 100 tenant occupied building spaces, and equipment shops, which house many aspects of the Aviation Departments Operations. The intent of this solicitation is to select
multiple companies to provide General Contractor services for various Airport properties on an as needed basis.

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) RFP for dedicated high-speed, symmetrical and scalable bandwidth provided on a business-grade fiber optic connection.

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure at the airport from copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to a more advanced, efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This transition is aimed at addressing the current limitations of the outdated system, which include lack of modern communication features and inefficiency in handling the airport’s operational demands.

Aviation / Construction
Phase II of the Perimeter Fence Upgrade project aims to enhance airfield security and safety by mitigating hazards posed by large terrestrial wildlife and preventing unauthorized access to the airfield. This phase includes the replacement of approximately 21,000 linear feet of perimeter fencing along Runway 18R/36L, as well as upgrades to select airfield gates. The project will increase the fence height from 6 feet to 10 feet and implement targeted gate modifications to align with FAA Cert Alert 16-03 and the Airport Security Plan (ASP).

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

Aviation / General Services
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s “Building Maintenance Department” is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of various facilities buildings, including the main airport terminal, offices, fire stations, tenant buildings, equipment shops, and among others that house various airport activities. The intent of this (RFP) solicitation is to select one or more companies to provide Aviation’s Building Maintenance Department with Emergency Mitigation Clean-Up Services at various locations as identified by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This work will consist of rapid response for containment, demolition, disposal, drying, cleaning and decontamination as needed per IICRC standards and RIA guidelines on a per-incident basis for water and/or smoke damage. Services consist of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the services as directed by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Project Manager. This Contract does not guarantee a certain number of hours, or an annual sum amount to be paid to the Company(s).

Aviation / Construction
This project is located in a parking lot behind the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. The purpose of the project is to install new pipe to contain and drain runoff from the building to an existing storm drainage system at the rear of the parking lot. The work involves installation of reinforced concrete pipe, storm drainage structures, asphalt surface, and re-striping the parking lot within the construction corridor.

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
This purpose of the Bryant Farms Road Extension, Phase II project is to continue the street connection of Bryant Farms Road between Rea Road and Ardrey Kell Road. The design is anticipated to include a two-lane road with turn lanes, shared-use path on both sides of the road, and improvements at the intersections of Bryant Farms Road with Rea Road, Tom Short Road, and Ardrey Kell Road. The project will also build a crossing over Flat Branch stream and will run adjacent to the Flat Branch Nature Preserve for a portion of the project.
Interested? Learn more at our Industry Day Event on 11/17!
For additional information about the Draft RFP and to view the sign in sheet from the industry day, please see the links below. Please note
Please have all questions submitted by 5pm on Monday December 8, 2025 to Carlos Alzate (Carlos.Alzate@charlottenc.gov)

Aviation / General Services
This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.

Aviation / Construction
This project involves constructing a 15,000 SF prefabricated canopy to support manual baggage sortation operations between the existing T-Point Building and the ABR Breakroom Building. The scope also includes the addition of vehicular parking spaces and a modular guard booth.
The Cargo 6 Logistics Relocation is an interior and roofing replacement of the existing Cargo 6 building located on Yorkmont Road. The interior renovation includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes, security, millwork, and restroom fixtures. In the warehouse, the renovation includes select door replacements, a dock leveler. The roof is to be replaced with a new single-ply membrane assembly and the existing rooftop unit (RTU) is to be replaced.