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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

Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Urban Design and Grant Writing

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-15251
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-30
  • Last Updated: 10/08/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 Urban Design and Grant Writing

This selection will consist of two separate types of work. The general scope of work for each generally includes:

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 charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 10/08/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative pavers, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / Construction

Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14397
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-01
  • Last Updated: 10/08/24
Add to Calendar 2025-04-01 2025-04-01 Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road

A new infill firehouse will be designed and constructed at 4032 Miranda Road to alleviate high call volumes and meet response time standards in the area. The firehouse will reflect the design of Firehouse #45, a 3-bay, 2-story firehouse programmed for approximately 14,600 square feet. The proposed facility will be located at the corner of Beatties Ford Road. Parcel #03741123 is approximately 6.54 acres. This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.

Wharton-Smith has been awarded CMAR services and is working on prequalifying subcontractors for the project.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Curb Management Technology Platform

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13764
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Curb Management Technology Platform

Curbside Management technology solutions to assist in creating a digital inventory of the Uptown Charlotte curb, analyze and monitor the curb, and/or deploy intelligent sensor-based infrastructure to assess curb usage and demands.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-10761
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

This project is located in a parking lot behind the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.  The purpose of the project is to install new pipe to contain and drain runoff from the building to an existing storm drainage system at the rear of the parking lot.  The work involves installation of reinforced concrete pipe, storm drainage structures, asphalt surface, and re-striping the parking lot within the construction corridor.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Commercial Container Waste Management Collection

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-15987
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-20
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-20 2024-12-20 CATS Commercial Container Waste Management Collection

Waste Removal and Container Rental Services – The Company shall provide Charlotte Area Transit System with collection of disposal services for its non-hazardous waste and cardboard recyclables and provides rental containers at (5) Charlotte Area Transit System locations throughout Mecklenburg County. The Company is responsible for providing container rental, waste collection and disposal services of Waste and Recyclables for Charlotte Area Transit System. Each location may have multiple waste container requirements and service requirements.

 

PSR # 1757

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Curb Management Infrastructure

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13767
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Curb Management Infrastructure

Technology solutions to assist the Charlotte team in creating a digital inventory of the Uptown Charlotte curbs and deploying intelligent sensor-based infrastructure to assess curb usage and demands.

In Development charlotte water

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
Add to Calendar 2025-03-31 2025-03-31 Concourse C Expansion (Design)

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 charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-15729
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting

The City of Charlotte requires qualified light vehicle dealers and general service providers to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s various up-fitting needs including but not limited to window tenting, bed liner installing, lift gates, and truck bed shells.

In Development charlotte water

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

General Vehicle Collision Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-15735
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-02
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-12-02 2025-12-02 General Vehicle Collision Repair Services

The City requires qualified service providers to work in conjunction with the City’s Fleet Management staff to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services on city fleet and Mecklenburg County vehicles. Collision repairs may include but are not limited to paint and body work, frame, cooling systems, engine components, transmission, steering, and related part repairs or replacement.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation, Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-15731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

The City requires a company to work in conjunction with Fleet Management, the Airport and other city departments to provide Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services to the City of Charlotte. The Company shall perform vehicle or equipment maintenance, repair, and modification through the provision of Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related services for vehicles and equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-12926
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 08/23/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 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.

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