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 / Commodities & Goods

Pre-Conditioned Air Units – ON HOLD

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17224
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Pre-Conditioned Air Units – ON HOLD

A. The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 100-ton, 90-ton, 60-ton, 45-ton, 30-ton and 20-ton Preconditioned Air Units (PCAir) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the PCAir units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support and some maintenance accessories, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the PCAir units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (hoses, adaptors, couplers, swivels, baskets, reels, straps, elbows, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide preconditioned air from the PCAir unit to the aircraft and / or PBB pre-cool plenum.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Ground Power Units – ON HOLD

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17222
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Ground Power Units – ON HOLD

The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 90KVA, 140Kva and 180Kva 400Hz Ground Power Units, 90Kva 400Hz/28Vdc Combination Units and 28Vdc Cart Mounted Ground Power Units (GPU) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the GPU units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the GPU units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (cable hoists, output cables, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide aircraft ground power from the GPU unit to the aircraft.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Street Sweeper Truck Body Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18366
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 Street Sweeper Truck Body Repair Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Street Sweeper Truck Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet street sweeper truck equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Refuse Truck Body Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-18364
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-30
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 2025-09-30 Refuse Truck Body Repair Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Refuse Truck Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet refuse truck body equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

On-Call Corrective Maintenance & Rehabilitation Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18359
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-08
  • Last Updated: 06/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 2025-07-08 On-Call Corrective Maintenance & Rehabilitation Service

To provide Charlotte Water Facilities with immediate on-call repair and corrective maintenance services on an as-needed basis.  The Company will be responsible for providing repair/and or corrective services in order to complete necessary projects to ensure reliable operations at Charlotte Water’s water treatment plants, water intakes, tank sites, booster stations, wastewater treatment plants, package plants and lift stations.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Environmental Services Facility HVAC Boiler Replacements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17423
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-06
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-06 2025-06-06 Environmental Services Facility HVAC Boiler Replacements

Replace three (3) HVAC boilers at Environmental Services Facility. Current units are at end-of-life. Minimum specs are: natural gas-fed at 150CFH; input 1,500,000 BTU/HR; output 1,400,000 BTU/HR; forced-draft burner on 120V/single-phase power; support communication protocols for LON, BACnet, and IoT. In addition to materials provision, awarded vendor shall perform the following tasks: verify all pipe, conduit, and wiring spec in field prior to proposal; remove and dispose of existing units; disconnect and reconnect hot water lines; disconnect and reconnect all electrical wiring; disconnect and reconnect controls; assess and add/modify any unit drainage systems; run new stainless double wall flue pipes to exterior and terminate at roof; perform combustion analysis to assure proper operation; insulate all piping; perform startup and operation check after install; and any other tasks necessary to ensure optimal operation upon completion.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hunter Acres Water Quality Enhancement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-18329
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-15
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 2025-07-15 Hunter Acres Water Quality Enhancement Project

Repair of existing pond forebay, including dredging, installation of stormwater outlet structure and pipe, and replacement of culvers.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and 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 review is complete.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-18104
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.

Participating vendors will engage in a field evaluation and must provide all necessary equipment, software, and installation assistance. The City intends to award a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of five years. Evaluation criteria include detection capabilities, ease of installation and maintenance, technical compliance, feature set, data quality, experience, and cost competitiveness.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-13449
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-24
  • Last Updated: 05/27/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 2025-06-24 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 / Construction

Concourse A Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17338
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-08
  • Last Updated: 05/27/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 2025-07-08 Concourse A Modifications

This Project aims to modify and relocate existing equipment, replace tables, add an experiential element, and extend tenant services at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The modifications of the existing equipment will accommodate a dual-use system at each Gate Counter including the electrical and data infrastructure leading up to the network. There will be a Flight Information Display System” that will need to be relocated in the connecting corridor which includes structural attachments to the building and repairs to the existing Terrazzo. Work hours between 2300 – 0500 EST to prevent disruption to Airport Operations.  This project will require 100% badging for all workers.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Passenger Satisfaction survey and Focus Group Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18310
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-17
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 2025-06-17 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

 

 

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