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, General Services

Water Treatment Chemical Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-14865
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-09
  • Last Updated: 07/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-09 2025-09-09 Water Treatment Chemical Services

The scope of this contract shall be to provide water treatment chemicals
and to furnish all professional services and expertise to operate a water treatment chemical program which uses diffusion-based coating and membrane technology, referred to as the Smart Release Osmotic Membrane Chemical Feed System. The company shall provide all products and water treatment chemicals required to maintain two Central Chiller plants totaling 7165 tons of cooling and the new central energy plant, which has a total of 8000 tons of cooling, and will add a total volume of approximately 350,000 gallons of chilled water and approximately 110,000 gallons of hot water to the closed loops systems. The central energy plant will be coming on-line
in year three of the contract. The contract covers the building heating and air
conditioning open and closed water loops, the boiler closed loop and steam
condensate which consist of six boilers totaling 1225 (BHP) Boiler Horsepower. The Company will maintain these systems through an aggressive water treatment chemical program. The water treatment chemical program shall be a typical dual biocide program which consists of a scale and corrosion inhibitor with oxidizing and nonoxidizing biocides. The Scale/Corrosion inhibitor, the oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocide are to be Smart Release osmotic membrane products and shall be feed from separate smart release canister feeders.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-13449
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-10
  • Last Updated: 07/01/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 2025-07-10 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

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-18392
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 07/01/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt

The City of Charlotte requires Sodium Chloride Salt for deicing City streets and roads, and as a preventative measure for any anticipated snowy or icy street conditions. This solicitation is to provide bulk tonnage delivery of Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt that has been treated with an anti-caking agent to the addresses specified by the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT). The contract established will be for one year with the option for four (4) one-year renewal options.

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: 06/30/25
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

Fixed-Based Operations North Basin Retrofit

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18217
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-21
  • Last Updated: 06/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-21 2025-08-21 Fixed-Based Operations North Basin Retrofit

The FBO North Basin Retrofit project will be for the purpose of retrofitting an existing dry stormwater detention basin situated along Airport Drive. Work under this project will include relocating a section of Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) fence, constructing a new riser system, repairing the outfall pipe beneath Airport Drive, and completing some minor grading within the basin itself. This work is expected to have a duration of approximately 60 days. Due to security fence relocation, the contractor may be required to obtain a SIDA badge.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

CLT Web and App(s) Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-18493
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-30
  • Last Updated: 06/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 2025-08-30 CLT Web and App(s) Services

The City of Charlotte Aviation Department is interested in partnering with a qualified company for the purpose of hosting and maintaining CLTairport.com, CLT’s iOS application, CLT’s Android application, existing features, integrations, and the web and app(s) content management system.

The qualified company will be capable of maintaining, updating, and expanding CLT’s web and app(s) 3rd party platform integrations that include, but are not limited to, flight information feeds, security wait times, online parking booking, payment services, bus wait times, interactive airport maps, and loyalty program.

The qualified company will maintain CLT’s web and app compliance, pursuant to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).  The company will adhere to CLT’s brand standard and ensure the web and app(s) maintain a passenger-focused, feature-forward, engaging design, that is highly reliable and high performing across web browsers, operating systems, desktop experiences, mobile experiences, and devices.

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 / 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 / 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.

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