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 charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Pre-Conditioned Air Units – ON HOLD

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17224
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Pre-Conditioned Air Units – ON HOLD

A. The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 100-ton, 90-ton, 60-ton, 45-ton, 30-ton and 20-ton Preconditioned Air Units (PCAir) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the PCAir units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support and some maintenance accessories, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the PCAir units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (hoses, adaptors, couplers, swivels, baskets, reels, straps, elbows, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide preconditioned air from the PCAir unit to the aircraft and / or PBB pre-cool plenum.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Ground Power Units – ON HOLD

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17222
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Ground Power Units – ON HOLD

The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 90KVA, 140Kva and 180Kva 400Hz Ground Power Units, 90Kva 400Hz/28Vdc Combination Units and 28Vdc Cart Mounted Ground Power Units (GPU) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the GPU units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the GPU units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (cable hoists, output cables, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide aircraft ground power from the GPU unit to the aircraft.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / General Services

On-Call Corrective Maintenance & Rehabilitation Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18359
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-08
  • Last Updated: 06/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 2025-07-08 On-Call Corrective Maintenance & Rehabilitation Service

To provide Charlotte Water Facilities with immediate on-call repair and corrective maintenance services on an as-needed basis.  The Company will be responsible for providing repair/and or corrective services in order to complete necessary projects to ensure reliable operations at Charlotte Water’s water treatment plants, water intakes, tank sites, booster stations, wastewater treatment plants, package plants and lift stations.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Hunter Acres Water Quality Enhancement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-18329
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-15
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 2025-07-15 Hunter Acres Water Quality Enhancement Project

Repair of existing pond forebay, including dredging, installation of stormwater outlet structure and pipe, and replacement of culvers.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-18104
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.

Participating vendors will engage in a field evaluation and must provide all necessary equipment, software, and installation assistance. The City intends to award a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of five years. Evaluation criteria include detection capabilities, ease of installation and maintenance, technical compliance, feature set, data quality, experience, and cost competitiveness.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-13449
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-24
  • Last Updated: 05/27/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 2025-06-24 Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

As part of the airfield master plan effort to repair runway and taxiway asphalt shoulders asphalt crack seal and replacement is needed to meet Part-139 FAA requirements. This project will re-construct and repair asphalt shoulders for Runway 18R/36L, Runway 18C/36C, Taxiway’s Echo, Whiskey, and Charlie.
The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, airfield asphalt paving and repair which meet FAA circular requirements.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Concourse A Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17338
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-08
  • Last Updated: 05/27/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-08 2025-07-08 Concourse A Modifications

This Project aims to modify and relocate existing equipment, replace tables, add an experiential element, and extend tenant services at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The modifications of the existing equipment will accommodate a dual-use system at each Gate Counter including the electrical and data infrastructure leading up to the network. There will be a Flight Information Display System” that will need to be relocated in the connecting corridor which includes structural attachments to the building and repairs to the existing Terrazzo. Work hours between 2300 – 0500 EST to prevent disruption to Airport Operations.  This project will require 100% badging for all workers.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Building Management Systems

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14659
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-04-01
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2027-04-01 2027-04-01 Building Management Systems

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced companies interested in maintaining existing or providing a Building Management Systems to monitor access control, cameras, HVAC and fire detection at the main Terminal, old Terminal building and at the CLT
Center.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18281
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

These contract(s) will be for the on-call consulting services of internal projects under the guidance of Design and Construction for miscellaneous needs, such as water and sewer extension projects and other capital projects. These contracts will cover Charlotte Water’s entire service area.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / Construction

Concourse E – Phase 10

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17339
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Concourse E – Phase 10

This project consists of a single-story addition to concourse E just south of aircraft envelope E4 and adjacent to the employee turnstile. The addition is primarily a shell space to be leased to a tenant or stakeholder for the final buildout. The base bid is for a 4,350 Square Feet (SF) addition and associated site work with two add alternates to increase the total SF by an additional 1,400 SF per alternate. Scopes of work that are included in this project but not limited to are: selective demolition, concrete SOG, structural steel, metal decking, miscellaneous steel fabrications, rough carpentry, PVC roofing and sheet metal, insulated core metal wall panels, waterproofing, joint sealants, HM doors and frames, door hardware, glazing, non-structural framing, gypsum board, acoustical panel ceilings, sheet carpeting, resilient base and accessories, painting, pre-engineered interior wall panel systems, resinous terrazzo flooring, signage, wall protective coverings, corner guards, fire protection specialties, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire sprinkler & telecommunications.

In Development charlotte water

Aviation / General Services

Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-18299
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-26
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-26 2026-01-26 Airport Zones 2 and 3 Landscape Maintenance

This project is to perform landscape maintenance in zones two and three within the campus of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Zone 2 is primarily made up of areas along Billy Graham Parkway and the airport’s parking lots.  Zone 3 is primarily made up of areas along Wallace Neal Rd., ARFF Rd., West Blvd., and Piper Lane.  The daily and weekly tasks include mowing, edging, spraying, trash pickup, pruning, and mulching. These areas are to be clean and manicured to present aesthetically pleasing appearance to the public.

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