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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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  • Aviation
  • Charlotte Area Transit System
  • Charlotte Communications & Marketing
  • Charlotte Department of Transportation
  • Charlotte Fire Department
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
  • Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
  • Charlotte Storm Water Services
  • Charlotte Water
  • City Attorney’s Office
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  • City Manager's Office
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  • Department of General Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Solid Waste Services
  • Strategy & Budget

Solicitation Category

  • Architectural / Engineering Services
  • Commodities & Goods
  • Construction
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
  • Technology Goods & Services

Utilization

  • SBE-Small Business Enterprise
  • DBE-Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • MBE-Minority Business Enterprise
  • WBE-Women Owned Business Enterprise

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+

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Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Trip Hazard Removal Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16643
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-27
  • Last Updated: 04/01/25

REQUIREMENTS

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Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods

Laboratory Gases

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17683
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-24
  • Last Updated: 03/27/25

REQUIREMENTS

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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: 03/26/25

REQUIREMENTS

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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: 03/26/25

REQUIREMENTS

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Innovation & Technology / General Services

Learn2Earn Program Grant Administrator

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-IT-16952
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-25
  • Last Updated: 03/25/25

REQUIREMENTS

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Finance / General Services

Arbitrage Services, Yield Reduction, Independent Registered Municipal ... Arbitrage Services, Yield Reduction, Independent Registered Municipal Advisor

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-FN-16858
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-03
  • Last Updated: 03/25/25

REQUIREMENTS

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City Manager's Office / General Services

Arts and Culture Grantmaking Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CMO-17364
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-02-26
  • Last Updated: 03/25/25

REQUIREMENTS

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City Wide / General Services

Security Equipment and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-16814
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-07
  • Last Updated: 03/25/25

REQUIREMENTS

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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.

REQUIREMENTS

Archived charlotte water

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Recruitment Advertising Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CMPD-17624
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-12
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25

REQUIREMENTS

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City Wide / General Services

Interpretation, Translation, and Transcription Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-16819
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-18
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25

REQUIREMENTS

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Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Badge, Credential Stock and other related items

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-14770
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-17
  • Last Updated: 03/19/25

REQUIREMENTS

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