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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In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-12926
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-30
  • Last Updated: 06/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 2025-08-30 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

This project will construct a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  The facility will be constructed in a green field site within the airfield.  The general scope of the project includes site preparation (grading and drainage), building construction, HVAC, plumbing, asphalt parking lot and roadway paving, electrical, and associated utilities.  This project is anticipated to be solicited as a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) alternate procurement method.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Program Management Information System Support Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18488
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-11
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 2025-08-11 Program Management Information System Support Services

This scope of work outlines the provision of comprehensive support services for the Program Management Information System (PMIS) and Work and Asset Management (WAM) system at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). It includes the continued configuration and implementation of the PMIS to meet CLT’s project management requirements, support for accurate and efficient data management, development of customized reporting and analytics, and maintenance of system performance through ongoing support and updates. The goal is to ensure these systems effectively support CLT’s project delivery, collaboration, and decision-making processes.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17226
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-28
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 2025-07-28 NEAT – Overlook Lighting Enhancements

This project will enhance the current lighting around the Overlook site. The scope will include replacing a portion of existing light poles, foundations, and bollards with new poles and fixtures to better illuminate the overlook playground, memorial, and turf area.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Program Management Support and Advisory Services for CLT

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17493
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Program Management Support and Advisory Services for CLT

This scope of work outlines the program management, advisory services, design management, and project controls services to support Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in the planning, executing, and monitoring of capital improvement projects, ensuring efficient delivery within budget and compliance with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-13449
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

As part of the airfield master plan effort to repair runway and taxiway asphalt shoulders asphalt crack seal and replacement is needed to meet Part-139 FAA requirements. This project will re-construct and repair asphalt shoulders for Runway 18R/36L, Runway 18C/36C, Taxiway’s Echo, Whiskey, and Charlie.
The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, airfield asphalt paving and repair which meet FAA circular requirements.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Desig ... Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17240
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-02
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-02 2025-09-02 Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

The Center Lighting Vault Relocation Project will relocate the existing lighting vault, located at the Mid-Field area at CLT Airport to a new proposed location. The project will consist of site work, building work, site utilities, and airfield lighting circuitry.

The selected Final Design Engineer or Engineer of Record (EOR or Consultant) will produce construction documents to be issued for competitive bidding of one or multiple construction packages, followed by Conformed or Released for Construction Plans issued to the responsive or responsible bidder for Construction.  The design and documents are to be based on preliminary design or bridging documents prepared by the Owner’s Master Civil Engineer (Aviation Consulting Engineers, LLC, or ACE).  The preliminary design effort will include completion of the Design Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation, preliminary design plans to a 30% level of completion, pavement design, and preliminary surveys.  Final Design surveys, including pavement tie-ins, etc. will be the responsibility of the Consultant.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Design

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17497
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-15
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 2025-07-15 Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Design

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to post an Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the rehabilitation of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D design.  The scope of this work to be designed will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse 44

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-18355
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 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.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Fare Zone Striping

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-18408
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-06
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 CTC Fare Zone Striping

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the following work:

The CTC Fare Zone Striping project is a part off safety and security improvements at the Charlotte Transportation Center that will include the installation of the following approximate quantities of heated-in-place thermoplastic markings:
-950 linear feet of customized 2′-wide blue striping labeled with “FARE ZONE”;
-470 linear feet of pedestrian crosswalk (8 separate crosswalks); and
-920 linear feet of safety yellow striping for 23 bus bays.
Other additional work includes the installation of 31 yellow truncated domes, removal of existing crosswalk striping, and providing 121 linear feet of additional blue “FARE ZONE” striping to be turned over to CATS.

Heat-in-place thermoplastic will be installed per NCDOT specifications. The crosswalk and truncated dome will match the City of Charlotte Land Development Standards.

PSR # 1917

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Aviation / General Services

Passenger Satisfaction Survey and Focus Group Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18310
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 06/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 Passenger Satisfaction Survey and Focus Group Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is looking for a Company to provide passenger satisfaction surveys and focus groups with passengers.

This is non-federally funded. The Company should provide the following:

  • Passenger Surveys
  • Focus Groups
  • Contingency Surveying

 

 

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

On Call Technology Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-14734
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-05
  • Last Updated: 06/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 2025-08-05 On Call Technology Services

Contract(s) will be used to provide maintenance and support for systems purchased under these Contracts.   The goal of the Technology On-Call IT Contract is to support all airport management services leveraging technology systems as needed including but not limited to parking, baggage, gate management, commerce, connectivity, wayfinding, security, ticketing, etc. Services may be applied to any type of airport system. The figure below encompasses the systems and services requested with a more detailed explanation provided in the Services section below.  Contracts may include additional software licenses, services, and hardware.  These task order Contracts will provide Aviation the necessary flexibility to ensure the needs of the rapidly changing environment are met.  It is critical to ensure the Airport’s technology systems are stable and safe to allow tenants to connect to their own technology systems.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-05
  • Last Updated: 06/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 2025-09-05 Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting 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.

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