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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.
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Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services
Multi-space Parking Kiosk
City Wide / General Services
Citywide Survey Services
The City of Charlotte is interested in receiving bids for City Survey Services. Various City Departments require citizen, employee, or business surveys throughout the year. These surveys gauge opinion
on numerous topics regarding City services and performance.
Overall Project Description.
The requirements indicated below apply to all Services and what shall be adhered to, at a minimum, by the Company:
Conduct or facilitate meetings with the City Project Manager and City staff to assess specific questions or topics
concerning the survey process, establishment of questions, objectives, and survey timelines;
After the initial consultation, recommend survey questions, objectives, design, and methodology, subject to City
Project Manager approval;
Develop a sample survey for review by the City Project Manager;
Review survey questions with the Department to ensure a reduction in duplication efforts in content and timing;
Identify and select a random sample of all recipients to be surveyed. The sampling shall include various demographics,
Guarantee that results will provide the City with, at minimum, a ninety-five percent (95%) confidence level;
Provide City Project Manager with an electronic copy of the data in a format acceptable to the City; and
Conduct a formal presentation of survey results to the City Project Manager and City staff upon completion of Services.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Program Advisory and PMIS Support Services
This scope of work outlines the program management, advisory services, design management, project controls, project management information system (PMIS) and work & asset management (WAM) implementation and management services to support Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in the planning, executing, and monitoring of capital improvement projects, ensuring efficient delivery within budget and compliance with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Aviation / Construction
4th Parallel Runway Package 3: Parallel Taxiway and NAVAIDS
As part of the Fourth Parallel Runway Program at CLT, this construction package will include the new West Parallel Taxiway and its connector taxiways. The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, airfield concrete and asphalt paving, fencing marking, and airfield lighting/signage.
To support CLT’s Fourth Parallel Runway Program, this project will also include the installation of Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) for the new Fourth Parallel Runway. To support the new Runway 1C-19C, the project requires construction of glide slope, localizer, approach lighting systems, and all associated support structures, access roads, and infrastructure. The general scope of this bid package includes demolition, erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, airfield electrical, vehicle service roads, and utilities.
Aviation / Construction
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.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Paratransit revenue vans
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).
PSR # 1826
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.
PSR # 1888
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project
The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Technology Goods & Services
Drone as a First Responder Services
CMPD is seeking proposals to procure, implement, and provide ongoing support for drones as part of a First Responder (DRF) program for a large metropolitan police department. The primary objective is to enhance public safety, improve response times, and optimize situational awareness during critical incidents. The drones will be used for rapid deployment in emergency situations, surveillance, search and rescue, traffic management, and crime scene monitoring.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
This project is on Brynwood Drive, Wessynton Drive, and Summerline Place. The existing drainage system consists of a pipe system under city-maintained roads. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work could also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments). Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.
Aviation / Commodities & Goods
Locks and Accessories
CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.
A pay station parking kiosk that serves multiple parking spaces. It will allow parkers to start a pay-by-plate parking session via a touchscreen or keyboard input. The Kiosks should have the ability to be informational and integrate with other mobility options.