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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.
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Aviation / Commodities & Goods
CLT Branded Apparel
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Aviation / Construction
Coffey Creek Environmental Mitigation (Re-Solicit)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-16356
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-28
- Last Updated: 11/06/24
The purpose of the Coffey Creek Environmental Mitigation bid is to establish a lump sum contract with a qualified contractor to construct the features and components of the Corrective Action Plan that has been designed by WSP, (as Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.) (the “CAP Design”) for the former U.S. Airways Maintenance Hangar site located at 5020 Hangar Road in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on behalf of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The CAP Design (dated October 20, 2022) was submitted to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for review. NCDEQ issued a Notice of Regulatory Requirements (NORR) letter (dated November 30, 2022) indicating approval of the Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
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Department of General Services / Construction
Specialized Roadway Construction Services FY25A
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16449
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-05
- Last Updated: 11/06/24
This unspecified contract will provide horizontal construction services on an as-needed basis to the General Services Department. The work includes: traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grading; drainage; milling; asphalt paving; pavement markings; retaining wall; concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveways; pedestrian refuge island, and wheelchair ramps; utility relocation and installations; and related activities.
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Charlotte Water / Construction
Ashe Plantation Phase II Upgrades – Re-Advertisement for Bids
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-4792
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-03
- Last Updated: 11/05/24
The Project consists of the demolition of the existing 0.1 MGD “packaged” WWTP (flow eq, sludge holding, extended aeration, clarifiers), filters, generator, shed and select yard piping. The new infrastructure includes a new 0.1 MGD “packaged” WWTP (flow eq, sludge holding, extended aeration), two
clarifiers, pre-engineered office/lab building, generator and the associated yard piping, site work, electrical and instrumentation. This scope of work also includes the relocation of and existing 8” gravity sewer line.
Active
Department of General Services / Construction
I-277 Rail Trail Bridge – Construction
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-5934
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-24
- Last Updated: 11/05/24
This project will construct a pedestrian bridge over I-277 to connect South End to Uptown. The bridge will be located just west of the existing light rail bridge and will include aesthetic elements to create a signature design. It will also include a new pedestrian rail crossing on the Morehead landing area and will tie the Stonewall plaza into the existing light rail platform. The scope includes a new two-span cable stay arch bridge over I-277. The construction work includes grading, storm drainage, retaining walls, abutments, pedestrian bridge, lighting, curb, and concrete multi-use path.
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Charlotte Water / General Services
ISO Certification Registrar Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-15212
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-22
- Last Updated: 10/27/24
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).
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Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Bus Particulate Filters and Catalysts
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-15286
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-22
- Last Updated: 10/27/24
CATS BOD is seeking to procure diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters used in the reduction of soot in the exhaust system.
PSR # 1745
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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
Resurfacing FY 2025-2026
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-16251
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-21
- Last Updated: 10/23/24
This project consists of street resurfacing and its associated functions throughout the City of Charlotte. Resurfacing is not limited geographically as the possibility exists for paving to be performed anywhere within the city. The project includes traffic control, asphalt and concrete pavement milling, asphalt paving, base failure repair, asphalt surface treatment, utility adjustments, manhole frame and cover replacements, wheelchair ramp installation, sidewalk, curb repairs, bike program elements, and pavement markings.
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Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Magnesium Hydroxide Trials
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-15811
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-03
- Last Updated: 10/02/24
Charlotte Water is seeking chemical companies to participate in trials for Magnesium Hydroxide. Companies that participate in trials and chemical is qualified can provide pricing to the City.
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City Wide / Technology Goods & Services
CCPA Technology Products and Related Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-14471
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-08
- Last Updated: 08/28/24
The City of Charlotte requires miscellaneous technology goods and services from a variety of providers to support ongoing operations. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is on behalf of the Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA).
The vendors will provide the following miscellaneous technology goods and services:
- Conference room equipment (smartboards and projectors)
- Miscellaneous technology items (plotters, tablet computers, ruggedized laptops, video cameras and equipment, power protection, and A/V equipment, etc.)
- Servers and firewalls
- Network hardware and software
- Commercial off-the-shelf and cloud-based software, support, maintenance, licensing, and related services.
Active
Department of General Services / Construction
River District Permanent Firehouse #44
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14057
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-28
- Last Updated: 04/10/24
Charlotte Fire Department plans to build a mass timber all-electric infill 2-story, 3-bay firehouse to manage response volumes in the newly developed River District. The facility will be approximately 14,600 square feet. The building is proposed to be located on Dixie River Road, near the future Catawba Crossing, and the parcel ID number is 14128101, parcel 3. The city is planning to utilize the Progressive Design-Build delivery system, city sustainability guidelines, city building standards, specifications, and past firehouse plans as a guide to meet the needs of the fire department. The city has completed the selection process for an Owner’s Advisor to assist with the procurement selection process for a design-build team.
The vendor will test the embroidery of a CLT employee logo and Aviation division names in specific thread color, spacing, stitch count and stitch type to achieve a premium meeting the Airport’s brand standards. The vendor is able to deliver a readily-available superior assortment of goods and brands in a variety of price points to evaluate. This allows the Airport to select multiple manufacturers that could provide the goods which best meet the needs of the Airport operation. Through the vendor’s established relationships with the manufacturers, the vendor is able to acquire and deliver hard samples of goods within 2-3 business days throughout the review process and can continue to meet turnaround times for orders not readily available throughout the industry.