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 City Wide

City Wide / General Services

Citywide On Call Cabling Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-20144
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-14
  • Last Updated: 02/10/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-14 2026-03-14 Citywide On Call Cabling Services

General Scope.
The City requires qualified and experienced Companies to provide on‐call low voltage cabling installation and renovation
services. These Services include, but are not limited to, installation and maintenance of: data cabling, Ethernet, building
wiring, fiber optic installations, voice and/or data network installation, network cabling, hardware testing and certification,
audio and/or video cabling, radio frequency (“RF”), cabinet installation, bonding and grounding, patch cables, and
backboards. The Services may be required at any City facility.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Radiator and Fuel Tank Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-20133
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-07
  • Last Updated: 02/09/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 2026-04-07 Bus Radiator and Fuel Tank Repair Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting with a supplier that will handle pickup, delivery, and repair of radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, coolant surge tanks, and fuel tanks for CATS buses. The supplier must be able to provide parts, including radiators, coolers, surge tanks, and fuel tanks for various bus models.

PSR # 2040

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17346
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-30
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-30 2027-06-30 Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

This contract will be for fiber optic cable physical locating, marking, and positive responses to NC811 of CDOT’s underground infrastructure as required by the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, Article 8A of Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Work provided under this contract is to supplement CDOT’s current in-house locates unit and will cover the city of Charlotte limits.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-19422
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-19
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 2026-02-19 Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning Services

Charlotte Water is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pressure washing services for various facilities and surfaces owned or maintained by Charlotte Water. This scope of work outlines the requirements, specifications, and expectations for pressure washing services to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of its properties.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Camera & Access Control Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19596
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 2026-02-03 Camera & Access Control Maintenance

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety and Security division anticipates contracting for comprehensive maintenance covering the following systems:

  • CATS Access Control System (Genetec)
  • Camera/Video System (QVMS)
  • Genetec Camera/Video System

The goal of this RFP is to secure a single vendor capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Access Control and Camera Systems under one unified agreement. The camera system comprises equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Pelco, Panasonic, and Axis. The selected vendor must demonstrate the capability to support all components of the system, regardless of manufacturer.

The vendor will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the Access Control and Camera Systems. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain full system functionality.

PSR # 1988

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19275
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-14
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 2026-01-14 CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.

PSR # 1974

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Catering Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20023
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-28
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 2026-02-28 Catering Services

The goal of this RFP is to create multiple contracts for catering services, to be used for numerous event types. Event types are typically meetings, luncheons, new-hire orientations, city, state, or federally declared emergency events (pre-, during, and post-event), and trainings.

Each event requiring catering services will have a varying number of persons and thus an estimated headcount is not available, nor is a schedule of upcoming events.  Event details will be provided to the Company when services are needed.

In Development Charlotte Water

Charlotte Water / General Services

Irwin Creek WWTP Outfall Solids Removal

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-20054
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-01 2026-03-01 Irwin Creek WWTP Outfall Solids Removal

Charlotte Water is seeking a company to clean contaminated sediment from the 36-inch outfall to the Irwin Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).

Work includes cleaning the main, collecting dislodged sediment, transporting it to the treatment operation on the premises of the Irwin Creek WWTP, dewatering, and safe disposal of the contaminant.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Coaching Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19708
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-02
  • Last Updated: 02/03/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-02 2026-03-02 Coaching Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), operated by the City of Charlotte, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide executive and professional coaching services to leaders across all divisions of the Airport. The goal is to enhance leadership capabilities, foster strategic thinking, and support personal and professional growth aligned with CLT’s vision, mission and strategic principles. The selected vendors will support the development and growth of employees through structured coaching engagements aligned with employee, divisional, and organizational goals.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Airport Logistics Warehouse

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19688
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-02
  • Last Updated: 01/26/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-02 2026-03-02 Airport Logistics Warehouse

To relocate approximately 30,000 square feet of supplies and equipment from our current logistics space to a newly, upfitted offsite location. Requesting services for inventory management, physical move,  and establishing an efficient organizational system in the new facility.

In Development Engineering Property Management

Department of General Services / General Services

Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-10
  • Last Updated: 01/05/26
Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 Specialty Truck Body Repair and Maintenance Services

The City is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services required include repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and other related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.

The selected Company will provide comprehensive service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and associated systems in the City’s fleet. This includes various vehicle types, makes, and model years, such as hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, and concrete mixers.

Service and repair facilities must be located within a 100-mile radius of 829 Louise Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / General Services

Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-19702
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-06-02
  • Last Updated: 12/12/25
Add to Calendar 2026-06-02 2026-06-02 Airport Web-Based Learning Management System

To provide software, maintenance, and support for the security badge holder’s computer-based training and learning management system.