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 charlotte water

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.

In Development charlotte water

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

In Development charlotte water

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

 

In Development charlotte water

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 Department of Transportation / General Services

Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17421
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-12
  • Last Updated: 02/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 2025-04-12 Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

The City of Charlotte provides direct traffic control and logistical Support for the Spectrum Center which is host to an estimated 125 sporting, music, business, and other events each year. The City is interested in receiving proposals for this service. The awarded Company shall be the sole provider of traffic control services for the Spectrum Center and designated areas around the Spectrum Center. The Company shall provide all personnel, and traffic control equipment to implement the Traffic Control Plan for the safe operation of vehicles and pedestrians. The Company shall be responsible for the storage, retrieval, set up, and immediate removal of all traffic control equipment from City owned rights -of-way following the events. On-site presence is required for the duration of the event.

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Finance / General Services

Trustee and Custodian Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-FN-17018
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-09
  • Last Updated: 02/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-09 2025-05-09 Trustee and Custodian Services

The City’s Finance Department is interested in seeking proposals for a Service Provider (or Service Providers) to support the City’s needs for Investment Custodian and Trustee Services with a multi-year agreement. The City’s investment and debt programs are managed by the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. The City’s Consolidated Investment Pool is part of its daily operations and is invested under North Carolina G.S.159-30 and 159-31. Investments in this portfolio are managed with the objectives of safety, liquidity and return, in that order and typically have daily settlement activity. These investments are executed by delivery vs. payment (DVP) and held by the third-party trust custodian.

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City Wide / General Services

CCPA Document Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-17080
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-04
  • Last Updated: 01/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-04 2025-03-04 CCPA Document Management Services

The City of Charlotte is inviting proposals from qualified companies to provide comprehensive Document Management Services, including scanning, storage, and shredding. These services will support the City’s ongoing efforts to efficiently manage, store, and securely dispose of physical and electronic documents across various departments.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Transportation Asset Inventory

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CDT-16826
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 01/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Transportation Asset Inventory

The chosen vendor will provide a segmented inventory of the following transportation assets.

  1. City-maintained roadways.
  2. Traffic control signs and supports on selected state and all city roadways.
  3. Pavement markings on selected state and all city roadways.
  4. Sidewalks and accessible ramps on city roadways
  5. Other vertical elements within the roadway such as tubular delineators, curbing, medians etc.

A condition analysis of the assets will be included with the inventory The analysis will provide a database of information that will be utilized for work management as well as emergency services during hazardous conditions. 

The vendor will provide separate ESRI geodatabases with each asset category.  Specific table schemas for each asset will be determined prior to data collection.

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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-16711
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking qualified contractors to ensure the maintenance and repair of the Rail Operations infrastructure, specifically the Track and Overhead Catenary System (OCS). CATS is considering qualifications for On-Call Special Trackwork Services, OCS repair services, and Emergency On-Call Services for the Blue Line and Gold Line transit systems.

PSR # 1817

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