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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In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17342
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)

The scope of this project will include 0.34 miles of new 6ft wide concrete sidewalk, driveway improvements, and wheelchair ramps on Lawyers Rd from Chestnut Lake Dr to Harri Ann Dr.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-17346
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

This contract will be for fiber optic cable physical locating, marking, and positive responses to NC811 of CDOT’s underground infrastructure as required by the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, Article 8A of Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Work provided under this contract is to supplement CDOT’s current in-house locates unit and will cover the city of Charlotte limits.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

FTA 5310 FY23 Call for Projects

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17336
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-10
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 2024-12-10 FTA 5310 FY23 Call for Projects

The Charlotte Area Transit System is seeking contractors for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program (Section 5310). Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses to support transportation projects that meet the special transportation needs of seniors (individuals 65 years and older) and individuals with disabilities. All projects must be situated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urbanized area and must be derived from the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Urbanized Area (FY2022-FY2027).

PSR # 1785

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Belk Greenway Connector

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17314
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 09/20/24
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Belk Greenway Connector

Belk Greenway Connector is a cycle track project. This project will involve shifting the medians on McDowell St to make room for the cycle track, replacing noncompliant curb ramps, replacing noncompliant pedestrian signals, transferring signal heads to new mast arms, mill & overlay, pavement markings, sign installation, and the removal of 4 median trees.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

Arrowood at Whitehall Commons Intersection

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17318
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 09/20/24
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Arrowood at Whitehall Commons Intersection

This is an intersection project which will involve installing a new traffic signal with pedestrian signals, widening some of the approaches, replacing all curb ramps, mill & overlay, and pavement markings. The traffic signal will use steel strain poles.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-17303
  • 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 City Wide

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

General Vehicle Collision Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-17306
  • 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 Storm Water Services

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AH (6633 Brookfield Place, 524 Wilby Drive)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17299
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-14
  • Last Updated: 08/23/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-14 2025-03-14 Collective AH (6633 Brookfield Place, 524 Wilby Drive)

524 Wilby Drive: The culvert will be constructed with a headwall and endwall, with the junction box In between. The 24” plastic pipe will be replaced with 24” RCP.

6633 Brookfield Place: 30” RCP from JB 9 to DCB 8 to be replaced with a 36” RCP , and curb to be added along Alexander Road and standard catch basins to be constructed along the curb.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-15307
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 08/14/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all services for the application of asphalt-rejuvenating agent to asphaltic concrete surfaces at various locations throughout the City of Charlotte. The rejuvenation of surface roads shall be by spray application of a cationic rejuvenating agent composed of petroleum oils and resins emulsified with water. All work shall be in accordance with the specifications, and the applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and specifications conditions of the contract.

 

In Development City Wide

City Wide / General Services

Citywide Janitorial Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-4726
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-03
  • Last Updated: 07/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-09-03 2024-09-03 Citywide Janitorial Services

The City is seeking qualified Companies to perform Janitorial Services at numerous city facilities. The Services include, but are not limited to; providing supervision, tools, materials, equipment, cleaning supplies, and expertise to perform janitorial services within building offices, classrooms, lobbies, corridors, passageways, rest rooms, exercise facilities and locker rooms, and industrial and specialized facilities including but not limited to warehouses and trailers.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / Construction

RFQ – CMAR Services – Charlotte Mecklenburg Goverment Cent ... RFQ – CMAR Services – Charlotte Mecklenburg Goverment Center ADA Implementation Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14783
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-07-01
  • Last Updated: 05/13/24
Add to Calendar 2024-07-01 2024-07-01 RFQ – CMAR Services – Charlotte Mecklenburg Goverment Center ADA Implementation Phase II

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) and the adjacent parking garage have been identified in the City-wide ADA Transition Plan for Program Implementation (Program).

The CMGC facility is an existing 14-story, nominally 440,000 square foot building, located at 600 East 4th Street (parcel ID 12502601) and houses several City & County Departments. The adjacent CMGC Parking Garage (parcel 12502501) is a 5-story concrete deck.

Phase II of this ADA Implementation includes all public and non-public facing spaces of the facilities (with the exception of the Council Chambers) and will resolve the physical, non-conforming ADA barriers identified in the ADA Transition Plan, or as required to meet the City of Charlotte ADA Design Guidelines and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

The CMGC is required to stay open to the public and staff during all phases of the project. Active coordination with tenants, facilities staff, and stakeholders will be critical for the successful completion of this project.

 

 

 

 

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17276
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-06
  • Last Updated: 05/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-06 2025-01-06 Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Services

The City is seeking a qualified provider to facilitate the performance of city vehicle graphics manufacturing, application, removal, and inventory management services, including but not limited to the following:

• Application, removal, or repair of myriad vehicle graphics for various city vehicles, including but not limited to Charlotte Fire Department staff and service vehicles, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) vehicles, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) vehicles, and Solid Waste heavy trucks.
• Transportation or light and medium vehicles from designated storage areas to the building work area, without assistance from City personnel, to complete service requirements;
• Providing immediate (same day or next day) turnaround service upon request for emergency or exception situations;
• Offering online ordering;
• Designating personnel to share service, inventory data, availability, and service/delivery information;
• Organizing meetings to facilitate service improvements, contract compliance, and addressing other relevant service issues.

Some Additional requirements:
• The Company must maintain active production operations and be physically located within a 50-mile radius of 1105 Otts Street, Charlotte, NC 28205.
• The City has established 3M film specifications. No other film specifications will be considered for this RFP.
• All installation and removal work shall take place at the City’s Vehicle Commission/Decommission Facility located at:
5550 B Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.