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

Charlotte Water / General Services

Siphon Cleaning Service

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-18610
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-13
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-13 2026-03-13 Siphon Cleaning Service

Charlotte Water needs services to clean and inspect sanitary sewer siphons regularly to maintain system performance and prevent overflows. Many siphons are challenging to clean and may require specialized equipment and techniques. The work involves cleaning and inspecting siphons of various sizes and configurations throughout the service area, with verification of their conditions and layouts. Cleaning schedules will be flexible and may include work during nights, weekends, or holidays to reduce service disruptions. In addition to the siphons themselves, the adjacent gravity sewer lines upstream and downstream of each siphon will also be cleaned and inspected. These services are essential to ensure the reliability and proper functioning of the sewer collection system.

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Aviation / General Services

Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-05
  • Last Updated: 06/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 2025-09-05 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.

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Department of General Services / General Services

HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE ... HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18366
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-31
  • Last Updated: 06/04/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 2025-10-31 HEAVY‐DUTY REFUSE TRUCK AND STREET SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES 

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Heavy Duty Refuse Truck and Street Sweeper Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet street sweeper truck equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

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Department of General Services / General Services

Heavy Duty Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16959
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-24
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-24 2025-11-24 Heavy Duty Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services

The City of Charlotte requires a qualified heavy equipment dealer and general service provider to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s fleet comprising various makes, model years and commercial truck classifications. The services for this requirement include but are not limited to repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair and representation related services for heavy trucks with classifications ranging from 6-8.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Heavy Truck Vocational Body Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-18293
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-05
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 Heavy Truck Vocational Body Maintenance and Repair Services

The City of Charlotte requires a qualified heavy equipment dealer and general service provider to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s fleet comprising various makes, model years and commercial truck classifications. The services for this requirement include but are not limited to repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair and representation related services for heavy trucks with classifications ranging from 6-8.

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City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CTW-14707
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-01
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

The City is seeking a qualified provider for Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Manufacturing, Application, Removal, Inventory Management and Related Services

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System ... Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18142
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-07
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 2025-06-07 Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out professional services for consulting across multiple disciplines that focus on the following:

1.) organizational strategy,

2.) professional training and development,

3.) human resources, and

4.) workforce development

These services will complement existing resources within CATS and the City of Charlotte.  The consultants will play a key role in supporting CATS strategic initiatives to enhance workforce development, improve operational efficiency, and promote sustainable growth.

PSR # 1890

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-17990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-17
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 2025-05-17 CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is interested in accepting proposals for the Maintenance and Management of the City’s Alarm Ordinance Program. The Program requires alarm system owners to obtain an Alarm Permit by registering their alarms (excluding auto, fire, and medical alarms).  The service provider will ensure that all alarm registration and permit requirements as outlined in the City ordinance are met by alarm users,  and is responsible for collecting all fines for excessive false alarms.

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Fastener Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17618
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Fastener Service

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for fastener stocking service at both the South Tryon and North Davidson locations.  This would be a 7-year contract (5+1+1).

# 1863

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17615
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out for the inspection and service of fire extinguishers on up to 400 vehicles at the locations of 901 North Davidson and 3145 South Tryon.  Inspections will take place annually and will be serviced if necessary.  This is a 5 year contract (3+1+1).

# 1862

 

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Ser ... CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17432
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the repair and replacement of windows and glass at various maintained facilities.

The contractor must be able to repair or replace all types of glass storefronts and doors and associated glass accessories or products, including but not limited to:
• Bus Shelters
• Store fronts/Aluminum Doors,
• Commercial Glass Doors,
• Frameless Glass Doors,
• Commercial Glass Walls,
• Commercial Mirror Walls,
• Interior Glass Systems,
• Back Painted Glass,
• Curtain Walls / Skylights,
• Specialty Glass (examples: acrylic, lexan, insulated, impact/bullet-resistant),
• Windows of all types, including single and double pane,
• Window screens, new and rescreened,
• Marker Boards,
• Glass trophy cases, show cases and glass shelves, and
• Typical associated glass accessories or products.

Services shall include, but not be limited to:
• Door repair, replacement or renovation,
• Window repair, replacement or renovation,
• Storefront repair, replacement or renovation,
• Water Intrusion Repair, and
• Emergency Repairs and Board-Up services.

PSR # 1845

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Buildings Roof Maintenance and Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-17331
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 CATS Buildings Roof Maintenance and Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately (44) facilities, including Administrative Offices, Maintenance Facilities, Park & Ride Facilities, Light Rail Facilities and offices, equipment shops, Parking Decks, Power Stations, Transit Power Sub- stations, etc.

Contractor shall inspect and maintain CATS owned building roof systems, provide minor roof repairs to prevent roof system leakage, take digital photos, and provide a report on each system.

PSR # 1778

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