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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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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Flintridge Dr (2831) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3469
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-07-04
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-07-04 2023-07-04 Flintridge Dr (2831) 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 Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective P Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-8355
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-04-15
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-04-15 2023-04-15 Collective P Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose 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 / General Services

Underpass Street Lighting Contract

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-11070
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-03-21
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-03-21 2023-03-21 Underpass Street Lighting Contract

The Contractor (Company) shall inspect, repair and maintain the underpass lighting at project locations as well as evaluate and install new lights at given locations as directed by the City.

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City Wide / Technology Goods & Services

Managed Print Services & Related Products and Services

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CTW-10110
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-04-01
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 2023-04-01 Managed Print Services & Related Products and Services

The City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, the City of Rock Hill, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library currently partner to receive Managed Print Services and Related Products, Services, and Solutions.

The City of Charlotte is soliciting on behalf of all four (4) entities as well as the City’s Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA – ) for an outside Service Provider to provide the following comprehensive managed services and solutions:

  • Use of a wide variety of Multifunction Machine, Print Devices, Wide-Format Plotters, and Facsimile machines including all Maintenance and Consumables;
  • Use of wide format, high production, facsimile machines, scanners, and other products, accessories, and supplies that may be available in the Service Provider’s catalog during the term of the Agreement;
  • Fleet monitoring and Reporting Services;
  • Print Shop Management Services for each Entity, to include all necessary Print Shop Equipment, personnel, consumables, and related expenses;
  • Various Software Products, along with all associated licenses, installed on either the Multifunction Machines or Entity and/or Service Provider Owned Hardware in support of various Requirements for each respective Entity; and
  • Managed Print Services of Entity-owned print devices to include, but not limited to support, toner/ink, and paper.
  • Other related Services and Solutions.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Water / Construction

Beaverdam Creek Pump Station Expansion

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-10044
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-06-01
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-06-01 2023-06-01 Beaverdam Creek Pump Station Expansion

This project includes upgrading the Beaverdam Creek Pump Station. Work will involve removing two sets of the existing two-stage pumps and installing four sets of two-stage pumps. Work also includes installing surge tanks and implementing interior modifications to the wet well to improve the hydraulics during self-cleaning operations.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services

CATS Owner Representative for Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) Re ... CATS Owner Representative for Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) Redevelopment Project

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-10995
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-08-16
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-08-16 2023-08-16 CATS Owner Representative for Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) Redevelopment Project

The CATS Owner’s Representative will provide design oversight for the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) Redevelopment Project to be designed and constructed by others. The Owner’s Representative will ensure and support compliance with City and CATS policies, design standards and principles, budget and scheduling, as well as conformance to safety and security guidelines for up to 72 months. The CTC Redevelopment Project is a multi-phase, mixed use development funded through a public-private partnership.

PSR # 1496

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Charger Parts

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-10777
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-07-30
  • Last Updated: 03/21/23
Add to Calendar 2023-07-30 2023-07-30 Bus Charger Parts

Contract for purchase and stocking on parts for ABB Bus Chargers to allow staff to conduct needed repairs in a timely manner. This is a commodity only purchase, no services are needed.

PSR # 1492

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

Promotional Processes

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-10946
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-05-01
  • Last Updated: 03/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-05-01 2023-05-01 Promotional Processes

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) will be formally soliciting to select a qualified consultant to assist with yearly rank testing, specifically developing and implementing the testing materials for yearly Promotional Processes for the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. Multiple processes may be run over the course of a calendar year depending upon the needs of CMPD.

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Charlotte Water / General Services

Water Quality Report Printing and Mailing Services

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-10748
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-04-18
  • Last Updated: 03/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 Water Quality Report Printing and Mailing Services

​Charlotte Water is seeking a multiyear contract for the printing and mailing of the annual water quality report. The report is mailed annually to every resident in Mecklenburg County using the USPS list (est. 500,000 copies) on specialty paper and adhering to certain other specifications, such as ink type.  Charlotte water will provide a print-ready file to the company.  Timing to perform these services is of the essence, as the report must be mailed by a strict deadline.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Demographic and Economic Data Projections

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-1659
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-05-20
  • Last Updated: 03/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-05-20 2023-05-20 Demographic and Economic Data Projections

Metrolina Regional Demographic and Economic Data and Projections – population and employment data and projections in 5 year increments out to 2060.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Asphalt Speed Cushion & Speed Table Construction

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-8599
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-04-29
  • Last Updated: 03/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-04-29 2023-04-29 Asphalt Speed Cushion & Speed Table Construction

Construction of asphalt speed tables and speed cushions on City streets in support of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy. Charlotte Fire approves asphalt speed tables and speed cushions instead of speed humps as they have less effect on emergency response time.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Vision Zero On-Call Construction Services

  • Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-8590
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-06-06
  • Last Updated: 03/20/23
Add to Calendar 2023-06-06 2023-06-06 Vision Zero On-Call Construction Services

Provide on-call construction services for Vision Zero projects including, but not limited to the following:

  • Pedestrian improvements ranging from pedestrian refuges to full signal design,
  • Safe Routes to School improvements,
  • Sidewalk gap and bus stop improvements on thoroughfares.
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