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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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In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

4th Parallel Runway Package 2: Runway

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-12920
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-11
  • Last Updated: 08/14/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-11 2024-10-11 4th Parallel Runway Package 2: Runway

As part of the Fourth Parallel Runway Program at CLT, this construction package will include the construction of new Runway 1C-19C and its connector taxiways.  The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, fencing, vehicle service roads, miscellaneous utilities, airfield concrete and asphalt paving, marking, airfield lighting/signage, and approach lighting infrastructure.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13548
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 08/14/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying

Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Airfield Deicing Chemicals

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-12908
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
  • Last Updated: 08/08/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 2025-03-03 Airfield Deicing Chemicals

Provide airport with liquid and solid deicing chemicals during inclement winter weather events.  Liquid and solid deicing chemicals are used throughout the facility to treat surfaces to minimize the formation of ice.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Handheld License Plate Reader

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13771
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-31
  • Last Updated: 08/08/24
Add to Calendar 2025-12-31 2025-12-31 Handheld License Plate Reader

Handheld license plate recognition device and associated software to automatically capture license plate information and associated data to determine compliance with paid or permitted parking.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods, General Services

Water Treatment Chemical Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-14865
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-07
  • Last Updated: 08/08/24
Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 2025-10-07 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

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13528
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 08/07/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying

Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.

The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts. 

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Cap ... Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CW-14816
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-05
  • Last Updated: 08/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-11-05 2024-11-05 Field Surveying Services (Geographic Information Systems Group and Capacity Assurance Program)

This opportunity involves providing survey services to support Charlotte Water’s GIS and Capacity Assurance Programs, including the following tasks:

Review available data and consult with the City to clarify and define the City’s requirements.
Obtain necessary information, conduct investigations, and make reasonable efforts for the Surveyor to become familiar with the philosophy and purpose of each project.
Identify and analyze requirements from governmental authorities with jurisdiction and assist the City in obtaining the required approvals.

In Development charlotte water

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
Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 2024-11-20 RFQ: Design-Builder – CMPD Helicopter Hangar Relocation

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 charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-13021
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-23
  • Last Updated: 07/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 2025-07-23 Paw Creek Sewer Rehabilitation and Sewer Diversion

This project consists of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation of approximately 4,700 LF of sewer outfall with cured-in-place lining. This project will extend along the Paw Creek outfall. A 112 LF, 24-inch diversion sewer will also be constructed under Briar Creek along with a 118 LF, 8-inch LF collector sewer. All work will occur within Charlotte Water’s existing easement. A small portion of work on a county parcel.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Zone 3 Stomwater and Site Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12300
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-01
  • Last Updated: 07/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-08-01 2024-08-01 Zone 3 Stomwater and Site Improvements

This construction will improve site conditions at the Zone 3 Field Operation facility. Construction work will include stormwater settling basins, stormwater conveyance, and various site improvements. The design is already complete.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

4th Parallel Runway Package 3 and 4: Western Parallel Taxiway and; NAV ... 4th Parallel Runway Package 3 and 4: Western Parallel Taxiway and; NAVAIDS

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-12922
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-17
  • Last Updated: 07/19/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 2025-03-17 4th Parallel Runway Package 3 and 4: Western Parallel Taxiway and; NAVAIDS

As part of the Fourth Parallel Runway Program at CLT, this construction package will include the new West Parallel Taxiway and its connector taxiways.  The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, airfield concrete and asphalt paving, fencing marking, and airfield lighting/signage.

To support CLT’s Fourth Parallel Runway Program, this project will also include the installation of Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) for the new Fourth Parallel Runway. To support the new Runway 1C-19C, the project requires construction of glide slope, localizer, approach lighting systems, and all associated support structures, access roads, and infrastructure.  The general scope of this bid package includes demolition, erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, airfield electrical, vehicle service roads, and utilities.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

CATS Mobile Town Hall Vehicle Upfit

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-15049
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-26
  • Last Updated: 07/19/24
Add to Calendar 2024-09-26 2024-09-26 CATS Mobile Town Hall Vehicle Upfit

This vehicle upfit will serve as a mobile town hall for community events and will be available for use by all city departments.  CATS will have first priority given the role CATS has served in bringing this mobile town hall to life.

PSR # 1729

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