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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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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services
This contract provides traffic control and logistical support services for events hosted at the Spectrum Center Arena.

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
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. |

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... 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.

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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:
PSR # 1782

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Commercial Container Waste Management Collection
Waste Removal and Container Rental Services – The Company shall provide Charlotte Area Transit System with collection of disposal services for its non-hazardous waste and cardboard recyclables and provides rental containers at (5) Charlotte Area Transit System locations throughout Mecklenburg County. The Company is responsible for providing container rental, waste collection and disposal services of Waste and Recyclables for Charlotte Area Transit System. Each location may have multiple waste container requirements and service requirements.
PSR # 1757

Department of General Services / General Services
Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting
The City of Charlotte requires qualified light vehicle dealers and general service providers to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s various up-fitting needs including but not limited to window tenting, bed liner installing, lift gates, and truck bed shells.
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