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

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-17272
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-04
  • Last Updated: 03/05/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 2025-08-04 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.

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

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: 03/05/24
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

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Design of Bridge Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13550
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-01 2024-10-01 Design of Bridge Repairs

Based on repair needs identified in Inspection Reports, the Consultant shall prepare technical plans and specifications (“Construction Documents”) for the required repairs to the City’s bridges. The Consultant shall prepare two (2) bid documents (including one for guardrail work) that shall include the technical
plans and specifications for the bid packages for each bridge, as well as bid information/requirements for potential contractors. The Consultant shall plan completion dates for each bridge so that all bridge repairs will be completed by the contractor before the beginning of the next inspection cycle.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Bridge Repair Design

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-17273
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-05
  • Last Updated: 03/05/24
Add to Calendar 2026-10-05 2026-10-05 Bridge Repair Design

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.

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: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 03/05/24
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 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

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Fire Apparatus Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-14171
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-06
  • Last Updated: 03/04/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-06 2024-10-06 Fire Apparatus Repair Services

The City is seeking a qualified provider for repairing and coordinating the repair of damage from collisions comprised of over 100 makes and models of fire equipment including engines, ladder trucks, special operations equipment, and support apparatus.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Multi-space Parking Kiosk

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-13718
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Multi-space Parking Kiosk

A pay station parking kiosk that serves multiple parking spaces. It will allow parkers to start a pay-by-plate parking session via a touchscreen or keyboard input. The Kiosks should have the ability to be informational and integrate with other mobility options.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Multi-space On-Street Parking Kiosks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16773
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-01
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 Multi-space On-Street Parking Kiosks

A pay station parking kiosk that serves multiple parking spaces. It will allow parkers to start a pay-by-plate parking session via a touchscreen or keyboard input. The Kiosks should have the ability to be informational and integrate with other mobility options.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Driver Feedback Sign Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13629
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Driver Feedback Sign Services

This contract will install, maintain, and remove/relocate CDOT’s inventory of portable Driver Feedback Signs. These battery-powered radar signs are deployed throughout the city on corridors that are selected by the CDOT Traffic Safety Section for up to six weeks per location. The selected contractor will be responsible for installing the signs in certain locations directed by CDOT, routinely checking the areas they are installed in to ensure they are properly functioning, and once the deployment time has ended for a selected area, removing the signs to be redeployed in another location.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Driver Feedback Signs-Materials

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Driver Feedback Signs-Materials

This contract is for materials driver feedback signs for CDOT’s portable Driver Feedback Signs inventory. These battery-powered radar signs are deployed throughout the city.  The CDOT Traffic Safety Section selects the corridors for up to six weeks per location.

 

 

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: 03/01/24
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

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-13594
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/01/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance

This traffic signal contract will provide resources to install and maintain traffic signals and support infrastructure citywide.

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