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

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.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

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.

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

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

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities Specialty Cleaning

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-16991
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-18
  • Last Updated: 01/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 2025-03-18 CATS Facilities Specialty Cleaning

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates soliciting for specialty cleaning services to include detailing, cleaning, polishing, disinfecting, and sanitizing all CATS Facilities.  This includes restroom pressure washing using specialized tools and a proprietary process.

PSR # 1827

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16751
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
  • Last Updated: 01/14/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-01 2026-01-01 Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

This contract provides traffic control and logistical support services for events hosted at the Spectrum Center Arena.

In Development Charlotte Department Transportation

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16755
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 2025-03-01 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways maintained by the City of Charlotte and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This is a construction-based contract for planned roadways, with a list provided to the contractor prior to bid submittal.

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: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-17346
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 11/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 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 Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities General Maintenance and Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17335
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-10
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 2024-12-10 CATS Facilities General Maintenance and Repair Services

CATS is looking to contract general maintenance and repair services for various mechanical and electrical systems.  Contractor will need to be available at all times on an on-call basis.  Preventative services, along with routine maintenance and repair, are required.

PSR # 1783

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

FTA 5310 FY23 Call for Projects

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17336
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-10
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 2024-12-10 FTA 5310 FY23 Call for Projects

The Charlotte Area Transit System is seeking contractors for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program (Section 5310). Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses to support transportation projects that meet the special transportation needs of seniors (individuals 65 years and older) and individuals with disabilities. All projects must be situated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urbanized area and must be derived from the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Urbanized Area (FY2022-FY2027).

PSR # 1785

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS On-Call Doors, Locks, Hardware Install & Repair

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17332
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-07
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 2024-12-07 CATS On-Call Doors, Locks, Hardware Install & Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair, installation, and supply of interior and exterior doors, locks, and hardware.  CATS is responsible for security and controlled entry for a variety of municipal facilities, structures and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, and vehicle maintenance facilities.  CATS operates on a 24/7/365 basis and requires  24-hour emergency repair services, as well as the ability to provide additions and alterations to existing and new locations on an ongoing basis.

PSR # 1780

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Pump Station Pit Cleaning

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17333
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-07
  • Last Updated: 10/27/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 2024-12-07 CATS Pump Station Pit Cleaning

Pump Station Pit Cleaning and disposal services in Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The selected contractor will be responsible for the annual, optional, and emergency cleaning, removal, and disposal of material from pump station pits across various CATS Facilities. The scope of work includes specific equipment, safety, and disposal requirements.

PSR # 1781

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities Unit Paving and Repair

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-17334
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-10
  • Last Updated: 10/21/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 2024-12-10 CATS Facilities Unit Paving and Repair

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is looking to contract out unit paving and repair services focusing on the following:

  1. Clay brick pavers along sidewalks within public right of ways
  2. Precast concrete pavers at Light Rail Station as shown on the plans, as well
    as at CATS Bus Stops and Facilities
  3. Precast truncated dome pavers at all accessible ramp areas as indicated by
    CATS Management.
  4. Replacement units where needed and as indicated by CATS
    Management

PSR # 1782