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.

If you have questions or need assistance with this portal, contact City Procurement at earlybird@charlottenc.gov.

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In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16755
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 2025-03-01 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways maintained by the City of Charlotte and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This is a construction-based contract for planned roadways, with a list provided to the contractor prior to bid submittal.

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 Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities General Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17335
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-10
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 2024-12-10 CATS Facilities General Maintenance and Repair Services

CATS is looking to contract general maintenance and repair services for various mechanical and electrical systems.  Contractor will need to be available at all times on an on-call basis.  Preventative services, along with routine maintenance and repair, are required.

PSR # 1783

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 Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS On-Call Doors, Locks, Hardware Install & Repair

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17332
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-07
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 2024-12-07 CATS On-Call Doors, Locks, Hardware Install & Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair, installation, and supply of interior and exterior doors, locks, and hardware.  CATS is responsible for security and controlled entry for a variety of municipal facilities, structures and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, and vehicle maintenance facilities.  CATS operates on a 24/7/365 basis and requires  24-hour emergency repair services, as well as the ability to provide additions and alterations to existing and new locations on an ongoing basis.

PSR # 1780

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Pump Station Pit Cleaning

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17333
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-07
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 2024-12-07 CATS Pump Station Pit Cleaning

Pump Station Pit Cleaning and disposal services in Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The selected contractor will be responsible for the annual, optional, and emergency cleaning, removal, and disposal of material from pump station pits across various CATS Facilities. The scope of work includes specific equipment, safety, and disposal requirements.

PSR # 1781

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 Storm Water Services

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.