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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.
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Expected Release Date
From Date
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Estimated Total Value
- $10,000 - 49,999
- $50,000 - 99,999
- $100,000 - 249,999
- $250,000 - 499,999
- $500,000 - 999,999
- $1,000,000 -4,999,999
- $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
- $10,000,000+
In Development
City Wide / General Services
Vehicle and Equipment Wash Services
In Development
Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Water Treatment Polymer Trials
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-15475
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-15
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.
Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.
In Development
Finance / General Services
Property and Casualty Claims Third Party Administrator
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-FN-14156
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-31
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
•The City’s Risk Management office coordinates the investigation and payment of property and casualty claims for the City, Mecklenburg County, Medic, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. • Property and casualty claims requiring field and after-hours responses and investigations are outsourced to a third-party administrator. • Third-party administrator services may include: – Performing field investigations; – Maintaining claim files and records; – Coordinating investigations on litigated claims; – Investigating and pursuing opportunities for subrogation; – Providing loss mitigation services; and – Establishing initial reserves. • Contract option for full claim services versus partial claim field services |
In Development
Charlotte Water / General Services
ISO Certification Registrar Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-15212
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-15
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
The objective of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit Proposals that enable the City to determine which ANAB-accredited registrar will best meet the City’s needs to conduct 3rd party audits and issue “Certificates of Registration” in ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 (or the current, approved version of standard).
In Development
Aviation / General Services
On-Call Window Washing Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-16004
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-16
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
The scope of this contract shall be to provide window cleaning services through the Airport’s main terminal, business valet parking decks, daily parking decks, hourly parking deck, old terminal, and ramp tower. The services will include interior and exterior window cleaning on an “on-call” basis.
In Development
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT VoiP Migration
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16036
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-07
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
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.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Solid Waste EVSE
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14486
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-01
- Last Updated: 10/11/24
In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030. The Solid Waste facility currently contains many refuse collection vehicles that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, The City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the Solid Waste facility with EV Chargers for refuse collection vehicles.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Sharon Road at Eastburn Road Improvements
- Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14074
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
This project is located on Sharon Road at Eastburn Road. The project proposes a curve realignment adding a left-turn lane from Sharon Road on to Eastburn Road and removing the superelevation.
In Development
Aviation / Construction
Main Terminal Air Handling Unit Replacements: AHU-6, AHU-49
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16090
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-15
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
The scope of this project is to replace AHU-6 and AHU-49 with new AHUs. New controls, ductwork, associated VAV’s and piping will be installed as part of a complete unit replacement. Each AHU replacement will require a detailed construction phasing process to ensure limited system downtime. Temporary AHUs will be installed as needed during the equipment replacement.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke ... Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14166
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
This project will install a 6′ concrete sidewalk, 8′ planting strip, concrete curb ramps, Pedestrian Refuge Island, concrete driveways, 2′-6″ concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage systems, and street trees along Margaret Wallace Road from Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road. The project length is 1,900 LF/0.40 miles.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14020
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
The Matheson to Craighead segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail will implement a 14-foot shared use path beginning at E 36th Street. The path will continue down Cullman Ave and board walk up into a pedestrian bridge spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks utilizing a prefabricated structure within railroad right of way. The structure will then connect to the existing trail built by Brand Properties within the Kaleido Noda apartment complex.
In Development
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Construction Manager at Risk for Robinson Church Road Phase 2
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-15753
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
CMAR (aka CMGC) Services
The project is in the early stages of the design phase. A CMAR will bring value in determining the most cost-effective alignment and provide potential construction phasing options, thereby minimizing schedule risks and constructability concerns.
The City of Charlotte requires qualified service providers to purchase chemicals, repair parts, and services for drive-through wash facilities owned by the City. The chemicals and services are used to wash, maintain, and disinfect various heavy duty trucks and equipment, including, but not limited to, Solid Waste Services collection trucks, dump trucks, sewer trucks, and rodder trucks operated by Charlotte Water; salt spreaders and road repair equipment V operated by the Charlotte Department of Transportation; and rail cars operated by the City.