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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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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
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Design of Bridge Repairs
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Architectural / Engineering Services
ITS Design Services On-Call
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13762
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-31
- Last Updated: 09/09/24
This contract will be with professional engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering services for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects. These projects are part of the Charlotte Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) ITS Master Plan which are critical in their efforts to upgrade and expand the traffic signal system network in the city.
The services could include fiber optic cable routing plans, utility make-ready plans, fiber optic cable splice details, traffic surveillance cameras, engineered project specifications, construction cost estimates, developing traffic signal plans per CDOT and NCDOT standards, coordination of the utility make-ready work, assistance with the project administration and inspection during construction.
The services may also include grant consulting services that may range from developing proposals, overseeing implementation and performing construction administration and inspection per state and federal guidelines and standards. These contracts may have local, state, or federal funding.
In Development
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
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: 09/09/24
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.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Concourse C Expansion (Design)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-13246
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-31
- Last Updated: 09/04/24
Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the expansion of Concourse C. The project will develop approximately 300,000 square feet with up to 16 aircraft boarding gates. Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
ASR and Center Lighting Vault Relocation
- Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-8874
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-31
- Last Updated: 08/23/24
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 / Architectural / Engineering Services
McAlpine Preliminary and Primary Treatment Reliability
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-14159
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
This project provides design services to Charlotte Water. The project involves rehabilitation of Preliminary and Primary Treatment Facilities. Facilities generally include headworks, flow equalization basins, primary clarifiers, and gravity thickeners. A facilities evaluation, conducted by the design team, will determine the final scope of work.
In Development
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Upper Little Sugar Creek Interceptor Design
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-12252
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-15
- Last Updated: 08/21/24
Design of Upper Little Sugar Creek Interceptor (at least Phase 1 from Wastewater Treatment Plant to East Boulevard). The complete project extends from Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to Sugar Creek Rd.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Design Services for Airport Commercial Lease Opportunity
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-15362
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-22
- Last Updated: 08/14/24
CLT is seeking proposals for the development, design, build and operation of a 4,479 square foot space within the Airport.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Airport Surveillance Radar (Design Services)
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-8872
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
- Last Updated: 08/14/24
The Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Relocation Project will relocate the existing ASR, located at the Mid-Field area at CLT Airport to a new proposed location near the proposed Airport Overlook Site. The project will consist of site work, tower work, site utilities, and a storage building
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
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-15259
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-20
- Last Updated: 08/01/24
Relocation of existing CMPD Helicopter Hangar to an off-site location alongside Billy Graham Parkway will be performed via Alternative Delivery Method, specifically Design-Build (D/B). A D/B team will be solicited to implement the project scope.
In Development
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Miscellaneous Engineering, Urban Design and Grant Writing
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-15251
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-30
- Last Updated: 07/25/24
This selection will consist of three separate types of work. The general scope of work for each generally includes:
Miscellaneous Planning and Design Services
The miscellaneous planning and design services may be used for multiple projects and is anticipated to include the selection of multiple consultants. The projects have not been identified but may include intersection improvements, road widening, bicycle or sidewalk projects, trail projects, new alignment projects, traffic analysis, pedestrian safety improvements, structural design, advanced planning and/or feasibility work. Projects will range in scope and size.
Urban Design Services
The urban design services may be used for multiple projects and will be a task order-based agreement. This selected consultant(s) will support the city by providing services that encompass planning, economic development urban design, historic preservation and placemaking. Projects will range in scope and size.
Grant Preparation Services
The city has applied for various state and federal grants (SS4A, RAISE, etc.) and is looking for consultant(s) to provide assistance with grant preparation services for future applications. The selected consultants will be expected to lead the effort in coordination with city staff to provide all services needed to apply for various state and federal grants. It is anticipated that multiple consultants may be selected for this task.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
South Ramp Expansion
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-15154
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-01
- Last Updated: 07/19/24
This will be an RFQ for professional engineering services including final design, of grading, drainage, electrical, pavement, construction administration, surveying, materials testing services. The project will expand the exiting main terminal ramp to the south, in order to provide dual taxi lanes and create the space for the ultimate expansion of Concourse C.
The Consultant shall prepare technical plans and specifications for the required repairs to the City’s bridges per the Inspection Reports. The Consultant shall schedule completion dates for each bridge. Before the beginning of the next inspection cycle, all bridge repairs should be completed by the contractor.
The Consultant shall prepare two (2) bid documents (including one for guardrail work). Each shall include the technical plans and specifications for the bid packages for each bridge, as well as bid information/requirements for potential contractors.