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.

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19978
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 North Yard Storage Site Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting construction up-fits at the North Yard Facility with intentions of utilizing the area as storage for CATS. The storage yard, also known as the North Yard Annex, will be a secured and monitored area with access control, security lighting, CCTV cameras, fencing, and power supply capable of providing climate control measures to material as needed.

PSR # 2033

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

LRV & STREETCAR INVENTORY SPARE BRAKE PADS & DISC

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19986
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 LRV & STREETCAR INVENTORY SPARE BRAKE PADS & DISC

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail division anticipates contracting for spare brake pads and disc for the LRV S70 and Streetcar. The brake pads and disc are essential to maintaining the braking system during preventative maintenance for revenue service.

PSR # 2038

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Camera & Access Control Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19596
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-03
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 2026-02-03 Camera & Access Control Maintenance

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety and Security division anticipates contracting for comprehensive maintenance covering the following systems:

  • CATS Access Control System (Genetec)
  • Camera/Video System (QVMS)
  • Genetec Camera/Video System

The goal of this RFP is to secure a single vendor capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Access Control and Camera Systems under one unified agreement. The camera system comprises equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Pelco, Panasonic, and Axis. The selected vendor must demonstrate the capability to support all components of the system, regardless of manufacturer.

The vendor will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the Access Control and Camera Systems. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain full system functionality.

PSR # 1988

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Buildings Roof Maintenance and Repair

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17331
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 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

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17330
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 CATS ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES

This is a contract that will provide for preventative maintenance and repair for (8) AERCO boiler equipment at the CATS South Tryon Maintenance Facility Complex and CATS South Boulevard Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility. This equipment can only be serviced by AERCO certified technicians with access to proprietary parts.

PSR # 1769

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19275
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-14
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 2026-01-14 CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.

PSR # 1974

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19906
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of operator comfort stations at JW Clay & University City Blvd.

PSR # 2016

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction

Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19904
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-10
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-02-10 2026-02-10 Comfort Station at Old Concord Road

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of an operator comfort station at the Park and Ride on Old Concord Road.

PSR # 2015

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20117
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Baggage Handling System Control Room Relocation

The project involves the interior upfit of approximately 2,000 square feet of existing shell space on the baggage level of the main terminal at CLT Airport, including a baggage handling control room, support space, and a break room. The predominant work will consist of typical finishes such as drywall, ceilings, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. The duration of the project is expected to be approximately four to six months. Most of the work will occur during the day, with material delivery and debris removal taking place at night.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Baggage Handling System Transfer Line (TX3)

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20112
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 Baggage Handling System Transfer Line (TX3)

The project involves a new baggage transfer line that will replace an existing transfer line in the main CLT Airport baggage area. The predominant work associated with the project includes an addition to the baggage handling system, along with minor amounts of electrical, drywall, and ceiling work. The duration of the project is directly related to the manufacture of baggage handling components, which could result in an overall project duration between six months and eighteen months. Much of the work will be required to be performed at night, in coordination with the main baggage handling area and baggage handling system schedules.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Center Lighting Vault Relocation

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-20102
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-03-15
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2027-03-15 2027-03-15 Center Lighting Vault Relocation

A new Center Lighting Vault (CLV) facility will be constructed ahead of the future South Ramp Expansion – Phase 3. Relocation of this facility will include relocating all existing infrastructure from the existing CLV to the proposed site location. Scope of work for this project includes airfield electrical, new building construction, security fencing and more. Following the commissioning of the new CLV facility, the project will decommission and demo the existing building facilities and equipment.

In Development Aviation

Aviation / Construction

Wilkinson Blvd. Intersection Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20106
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-05-04
  • Last Updated: 02/06/26
Add to Calendar 2026-05-04 2026-05-04 Wilkinson Blvd. Intersection Improvements

This project will consist of roadway construction improvements in two phases/intersections. The first phase will construct new ramps to merge on and off Josh Birmingham Parkway at the eastbound lane of Wilkinson Blvd. There will also be an extension of the existing left turn lanes from the westbound side of Wilkinson Blvd. onto Josh Birmingham Pkwy. The second phase/intersection will include widening of the northbound lanes on Harlee Avenue at Wilkinson Blvd. to include two left turn lanes, one straight through lane and one right turn lane. This project consists of road widening, grading, asphalt paving, concrete curb, pavement markings, and utility coordination.