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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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Expected Release Date
From Date
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Estimated Total Value
- $10,000 - 49,999
- $50,000 - 99,999
- $100,000 - 249,999
- $250,000 - 499,999
- $500,000 - 999,999
- $1,000,000 -4,999,999
- $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
- $10,000,000+
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
Wilkinson Boulevard Phase 3 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
In Development
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
North Tryon Street Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-4202
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
- Last Updated: 03/25/24
This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand-dug and trenched conduit, existing conduit, and aerial attachments to poles. It will remove existing copper communication cables. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment, and other related activities.
In Development
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Bus Pneumatic Parts
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-13600
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-20
- Last Updated: 03/25/24
Charlotte Area Transit System’s Bus Operations is requesting a contract to support all Bus Pneumatic parts. The vendor would be responsible to supply parts for all potential Bus Manufacturers. The contract will have a 3-year initial term with 2 optional one-year renewals.
PSR # 1638
In Development
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
BOD bulk fluids
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-14304
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-19
- Last Updated: 03/25/24
BOD is requesting a 5 year contract (3+1+1) for bus bulk fluids.
Fluid Specifications:
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- Diesel Oil (1): Conventional CJ-4 multi viscosity 15W40 diesel motor oil that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications.
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- Cummins CES 20081
- Detroit Diesel 93K218
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- Diesel Oil (2): Fully synthetic multi viscosity 5W40 diesel motor oil that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications. o Ford WSS-M2C171-E
- Motor Oil (1): Must be a fully synthetic 5W30 General Motors approved Dexos1 Gen 3 product.
- Transmission Fluid (1): Must be an Allison approved TES 468 product
- Transmission Fluid (2): Mercon LV transmission fluid that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications.
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- Ford WSS-M2C938-A
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- Transmission Fluid (3) must meet or exceed the specifications for DEXRON VI and DEXRON HP
- Gear Oil: Full synthetic GL-5 S.A.E. 75W140
- Hydraulic Fluid: 5506A Hydraulic Oil
- Grease: Premium Hi Temp EP grease with a NLGI Grade of 2
- Coolant (1) : Coolant must meet or exceed all the following OEM specifications.
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- Ford WSS-M97B44-D2
- Cummins 14603
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- Coolant (2) Must meet or exceed the current DEXCOOL specification.
- DEF: Must be API Certified and meet ISO 22241 standards
- Diesel Oil (1): Conventional CJ-4 multi viscosity 15W40 diesel motor oil that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications.
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PSR # 1689
In Development
Department of General Services / General Services
Combination Sewer Truck Body Repair Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-10276
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-01
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Combination Sewer Truck Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet combination sewer truck equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.
In Development
Department of General Services / General Services
Fleet Trailer Equipment Repair Services
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-10279
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-30
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Fleet Trailer Equipment Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet trailed equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-15
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
High Ridge (4101) Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3447
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-04-15
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The purpose and need for the 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 Area Transit System / General Services
Micro Transit Dedicated Providers
- Posting Number: 2023-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-12493
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-06-30
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is inviting proposals from qualified firm(s) to partner with CATS for the development and implementation of a new micro-transit service. The goal of micro-transit is to enhance CATS’ existing bus, light rail, and streetcar services. Micro-transit is also part of CATS’
larger goal of building a more reliable, connected, and accessible transit network for the greater Charlotte area.
PSR # 1566
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AC Storm Drainage Improvement Program
- Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12090
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-15
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1925 Arnold Dr, 10112 Fairway Ridge, and 1127 Willhaven Dr. 1925 Arnold Dr will involve new drainage structures and reinforced concrete pipe, a modified pipe alignment, new curb and gutter, concrete driveway replacement, sanitary sewer replacement as well as full depth asphalt replacement along Arnold Dr. 10112 Fairway Ridge will involve new drainage structures and elliptical reinforced concrete pipe, a modified pipe alignment, sanitary sewer replacement, concrete driveway and full depth asphalt replacement along Fairway Ridge. 1127 Willhaven Dr will consist of reinforced concrete pipe and drainage structure installation, ditch grading, full-depth asphalt replacement as well as curb and gutter replacement along Willhaven Drive. There will be 2 culvert replacements not located along Willhaven Drive, 1 will be a driveway culvert located at 5328 Randolph Rd and the other will be crossing under Crestbrook Drive. Both culverts will consist of reinforced concrete pipe, drainage structures, asphalt replacement, and channel grading. The culvert under Crestbrook Drive will also require curb and gutter as well as sidewalk replacement.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program
- Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12092
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-18
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd. 4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place. 2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement. 4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.
In Development
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Series K Storm Drainage Improvement Project
- Posting Number: 2024-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-6409
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-03-30
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
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 a collective package of three small storm drain improvement projects that will be constructed under one contract. This project package is under review and location and project details will be provided after review is complete. |
This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand dug and trenched conduit, existing conduit and aerial attachments to poles. It will remove existing copper communication cables. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment and other related activities.