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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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Aviation / General Services
Passenger Satisfaction Survey and Focus Group Services
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
On Call Technology Services
Contract(s) will be used to provide maintenance and support for systems purchased under these Contracts. The goal of the Technology On-Call IT Contract is to support all airport management services leveraging technology systems as needed including but not limited to parking, baggage, gate management, commerce, connectivity, wayfinding, security, ticketing, etc. Services may be applied to any type of airport system. The figure below encompasses the systems and services requested with a more detailed explanation provided in the Services section below. Contracts may include additional software licenses, services, and hardware. These task order Contracts will provide Aviation the necessary flexibility to ensure the needs of the rapidly changing environment are met. It is critical to ensure the Airport’s technology systems are stable and safe to allow tenants to connect to their own technology systems.
Aviation / General Services
Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting Services
CLT is seeking proposals from capable consultants with expertise in delivering succession planning framework and related consulting services. This initiative pertains to pivotal roles including executive, directorial, and other vital positions, where seamless and effective personnel transitions are paramount to sustain operational efficiency. Leveraging existing internal talent to bridge transitional gaps and preserving indispensable operational insights, knowledge and procedures stand as imperative objectives for CLT. We seek a consultant who can deliver a practical and comprehensive succession plan that is realistic for our business and employee population and can be adapted as needed and maintained by CLT Staff.
City Wide / General Services
CCPA Staffing Augmentation and Recruiting Services
The City of Charlotte is seeking Companies with the ability to provide Technology and Staff Augmentation needs when supplementation of full-time City staff is necessary. Contractors shall support the City in various roles across City Departments. Staffing includes but not limited to Project Manager, Security Engineer, IT, Accounting and Financial, Skilled Trades, Laboratory and Scientific, and Administration and Clerical. For staffing assignment, Companies shall receive a detailed scope of work containing the specific needs and objectives for the Contractor.
The City is interested in awarding multiple contracts for these services. These contracts will be for a three year term with the option for one, two year renewal.
This contract will be a Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) contract.
City Wide / General Services
Electronic Waste Recycling Services RFQ
The City of Charlotte is interested in obtaining solicitations for Electronic Waste Management Services consisting of handling, transportation, destruction, disposal and recycling of Electronic Waste Materials. Electronic Waste Materials shall include, but not limited to the following:
• Television Sets;
• Computer Processing Units and related equipment;
• Servers:
• Monitors;
• Keyboards;
• Printers (including all ink and toner cartridges);
• Copiers;
• Scanners;
• CD-ROMs;
• Dumb terminals;
• Mouse pads;
• Computer cables;
• Typewriters;
• Battery supplies;
• Cables, Cards and Power Supplies;
• Speakers and related equipment;
• Fax machines;
• VCR and DVD equipment;
• Stereos and related equipment;
• Cameras and related equipment;
• Projection equipment;
• Headphones; and
• Assemblies
Charlotte Water / Construction
Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs
The project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified extensions, modifications, maintenance, and repairs to the existing water and
sewer system in the Charlotte Water service area.
Aviation / General Services
On-Call General Contractor Services
The City of Charlotte Aviation department is seeking bids for on-call General Contractor services. Aviation Facilities Division maintains a portfolio of buildings, including the Main Terminal, offices, fire stations, over 100 tenant occupied building spaces, and equipment shops, which house many aspects of the Aviation Departments Operations. The intent of this solicitation is to select
multiple companies to provide General Contractor services for various Airport properties on an as needed basis.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Environmental Services Facility HVAC Boiler Replacements
Replace three (3) HVAC boilers at Environmental Services Facility. Current units are at end-of-life. Minimum specs are: natural gas-fed at 150CFH; input 1,500,000 BTU/HR; output 1,400,000 BTU/HR; forced-draft burner on 120V/single-phase power; support communication protocols for LON, BACnet, and IoT. In addition to materials provision, awarded vendor shall perform the following tasks: verify all pipe, conduit, and wiring spec in field prior to proposal; remove and dispose of existing units; disconnect and reconnect hot water lines; disconnect and reconnect all electrical wiring; disconnect and reconnect controls; assess and add/modify any unit drainage systems; run new stainless double wall flue pipes to exterior and terminate at roof; perform combustion analysis to assure proper operation; insulate all piping; perform startup and operation check after install; and any other tasks necessary to ensure optimal operation upon completion.
Department of General Services / Construction
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) – Phase 1
This project includes safety improvements at 8 sites, focusing on low-cost, high-impact measures such as pedestrian crossings, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), and priority projects from a Safe Routes to School study.
Department of General Services / Construction
CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking D ... CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck
This project will address the non-conforming, physical ADA barriers to the greatest extent feasible and where applicable under code provisions. Phase 2 includes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and adjacent Parking Garage. Scope areas include Exterior Plaza, Entrance Lobby, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and the 15-story Highrise. Specific scope includes, but is not limited to, Partitions, Doors and Door Hardware, Ramps, Millwork, Restrooms, Controlled Access, Obstructions, Plaza Deck and Accessible Routes. The project delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The CMAR will commence with CBI outreach ~3rd qtr 2025 and trade partner pre-qualification ~4th qtr 2025.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Fiscal Year 2026 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract
This contract will provide installation services for small-diameter water and sewer service connections within the Charlotte Water service area. It will replace the existing FY24 Small Service Contract #1. The work will help meet growing service demands and maintain system reliability.
Aviation / Commodities & Goods
Locks and Accessories
CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is looking for a Company to provide passenger satisfaction surveys and focus groups with passengers.
This is non-federally funded. The Company should provide the following: