Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

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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Solicitation Category

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In Development Aviation

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

CLT Technology Public Wi-Fi

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14787
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-12
  • Last Updated: 04/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-12 2025-05-12 CLT Technology Public Wi-Fi

This Contract is to provide a Public WiFi solution addressing the full spectrum of CLT’s technology systems. The Work will include, without limitation, program/project management, organizational change management, and implementation services covering the complete lifecycle of technology systems from inception, starting with planning, through design, procurement, configuration, integration, install, test, operational-readiness-activation-training (ORAT), and operation & maintenance (O&M), and replacement. This Public Wifi effort will cover all areas where existing coverage is present and to include any newly constructed areas.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Morris Field Bridge Replacement

This project will replace the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Boulevard and Golf Acres Drive, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Paratransit revenue vans

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-16973
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 Paratransit revenue vans

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).

PSR # 1826

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.

PSR # 1888

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9156
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC.  Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work could also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer.  Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments).  Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.

In Development Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-17990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-17
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 2025-05-17 CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is interested in accepting proposals for the Maintenance and Management of the City’s Alarm Ordinance Program. The Program requires alarm system owners to obtain an Alarm Permit by registering their alarms (excluding auto, fire, and medical alarms).  The service provider will ensure that all alarm registration and permit requirements as outlined in the City ordinance are met by alarm users,  and is responsible for collecting all fines for excessive false alarms.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Shamrock Drive Complete Street

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-9860
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Shamrock Drive Complete Street

Project limits are from Beckwith Place to Flamingo Ave (0.9 miles). Project includes new turn lanes, sidewalks, painted buffered bike lanes, two roundabouts, wheelchair ramps, ped medians, driveways, curb and gutter, storm drainage, street trees, public art and pedestrian crossings.

In Development Charlotte Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3467
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-13
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-08-13 2026-08-13 6th and Graham 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 Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17992
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-18
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 2025-06-18 Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the construction of the Hambright Park & Ride.  The proposed Hambright Park and Ride will be an approximately 460 parking space mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The project will also include a new public street to access the site, driver comfort station (driver restroom facilities), internal pedestrian circulation, provisions for a mobility hub for micro-mobility options and/or shared ride services, site security and surveillance, and sustainability components.

PSR # 1883

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

CATS Light Rail Tire Wheel Kits

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17622
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CATS Light Rail Tire Wheel Kits

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division anticipates contracting out LRV Wheel Tire Kits.  This will be a 3-year contract with two one-year options to maintain sets of tire wheels for on-hand inventory spares.

PSR #1870

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Batteries

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17620
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Batteries

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out the purchase of bus batteries.  This will be a 5-year contract (3+1+1) .

PSR # 1864

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Fastener Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17618
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Fastener Service

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for fastener stocking service at both the South Tryon and North Davidson locations.  This would be a 7-year contract (5+1+1).

# 1863