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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Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle Accessories and Up-fitting

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-17303
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-01
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 2025-08-01 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.

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City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

General Vehicle Collision Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-17306
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-12-02
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-12-02 2025-12-02 General Vehicle Collision Repair Services

The City requires qualified service providers to work in conjunction with the City’s Fleet Management staff to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services on city fleet and Mecklenburg County vehicles. Collision repairs may include but are not limited to paint and body work, frame, cooling systems, engine components, transmission, steering, and related part repairs or replacement.

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Aviation, Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17304
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 09/04/24
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services

The City requires a company to work in conjunction with Fleet Management, the Airport and other city departments to provide Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related Services to the City of Charlotte. The Company shall perform vehicle or equipment maintenance, repair, and modification through the provision of Vehicle and Equipment Welding and Related services for vehicles and equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-15307
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
  • Last Updated: 08/14/24
Add to Calendar 2024-12-31 2024-12-31 Asphalt Rejuvenating Application Services

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all services for the application of asphalt-rejuvenating agent to asphaltic concrete surfaces at various locations throughout the City of Charlotte. The rejuvenation of surface roads shall be by spray application of a cationic rejuvenating agent composed of petroleum oils and resins emulsified with water. All work shall be in accordance with the specifications, and the applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and specifications conditions of the contract.

 

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Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Miscellaneous Engineering, Urban Design and Grant Writing

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-15251
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-08-30
  • Last Updated: 07/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-08-30 2024-08-30 Miscellaneous Engineering, Urban Design and Grant Writing

This selection will consist of three separate types of work. The general scope of work for each generally includes:

Miscellaneous Planning and Design Services
The miscellaneous planning and design services may be used for multiple projects and is anticipated to include the selection of multiple consultants. The projects have not been identified but may include intersection improvements, road widening, bicycle or sidewalk projects, trail projects, new alignment projects, traffic analysis, pedestrian safety improvements, structural design, advanced planning and/or feasibility work. Projects will range in scope and size.

Urban Design Services
The urban design services may be used for multiple projects and will be a task order-based agreement. This selected consultant(s) will support the city by providing services that encompass planning, economic development urban design, historic preservation and placemaking. Projects will range in scope and size.

Grant Preparation Services
The city has applied for various state and federal grants (SS4A, RAISE, etc.) and is looking for consultant(s) to provide assistance with grant preparation services for future applications. The selected consultants will be expected to lead the effort in coordination with city staff to provide all services needed to apply for various state and federal grants. It is anticipated that multiple consultants may be selected for this task.

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Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Urban Design and Grant Writing

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-17286
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-30
  • Last Updated: 07/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-10-30 2024-10-30 Urban Design and Grant Writing

This selection will consist of two separate types of work. The general scope of work for each generally includes:

Urban Design Services
The urban design services may be used for multiple projects and will be a task order-based agreement. This selected consultant(s) will support the city by providing services that encompass planning, economic development urban design, historic preservation and placemaking. Projects will range in scope and size.

Grant Preparation Services
The city has applied for various state and federal grants (SS4A, RAISE, etc.) and is looking for consultant(s) to provide assistance with grant preparation services for future applications. The selected consultants will be expected to lead the effort in coordination with city staff to provide all services needed to apply for various state and federal grants. It is anticipated that multiple consultants may be selected for this task.

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City Wide / General Services

Citywide Janitorial Services

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-4726
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-03
  • Last Updated: 07/05/24
Add to Calendar 2024-09-03 2024-09-03 Citywide Janitorial Services

The City is seeking qualified Companies to perform Janitorial Services at numerous city facilities. The Services include, but are not limited to; providing supervision, tools, materials, equipment, cleaning supplies, and expertise to perform janitorial services within building offices, classrooms, lobbies, corridors, passageways, rest rooms, exercise facilities and locker rooms, and industrial and specialized facilities including but not limited to warehouses and trailers.

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Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-17276
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-06
  • Last Updated: 05/01/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-06 2025-01-06 Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Services

The City is seeking a qualified provider to facilitate the performance of city vehicle graphics manufacturing, application, removal, and inventory management services, including but not limited to the following:

• Application, removal, or repair of myriad vehicle graphics for various city vehicles, including but not limited to Charlotte Fire Department staff and service vehicles, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) vehicles, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) vehicles, and Solid Waste heavy trucks.
• Transportation or light and medium vehicles from designated storage areas to the building work area, without assistance from City personnel, to complete service requirements;
• Providing immediate (same day or next day) turnaround service upon request for emergency or exception situations;
• Offering online ordering;
• Designating personnel to share service, inventory data, availability, and service/delivery information;
• Organizing meetings to facilitate service improvements, contract compliance, and addressing other relevant service issues.

Some Additional requirements:
• The Company must maintain active production operations and be physically located within a 50-mile radius of 1105 Otts Street, Charlotte, NC 28205.
• The City has established 3M film specifications. No other film specifications will be considered for this RFP.
• All installation and removal work shall take place at the City’s Vehicle Commission/Decommission Facility located at:
5550 B Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.

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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Snow and Ice Removal

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-14574
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-31
  • Last Updated: 04/11/24
Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 2025-05-31 Snow and Ice Removal

The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for the removal of snow and ice on City maintained streets.  Additional resources are needed to clear streets during extraordinary winter weather events. Contractors provide additional dump truck and plowing equipment with licensed operators to supplement City services.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

Recruiting Advertising

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-12017
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 04/10/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Recruiting Advertising

This solicitation is needed to select a qualified consultant to assist with brand development, marketing, graphic design, website development and other marketing related services to implement recruitment campaigns for the CMPD.

Selected vendor shall provide brand development, marketing strategy, development, graphic design, website design and development, and other related services for developing and implementing a recruitment campaign for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). Selected vendor shall be able to manage all campaign services in-house, and provide a comprehensive plan to include media buying, creative development, strategic advisement, etc.

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Finance / General Services

Property and Casualty Claims Third Party Administrator

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-FN-14156
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-04-27
  • Last Updated: 04/10/24
Add to Calendar 2024-04-27 2024-04-27 Property and Casualty Claims Third Party Administrator
•The City’s Risk Management office coordinates the investigation and payment of property and casualty claims for the City, Mecklenburg County, Medic, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
• Property and casualty claims requiring field and after-hours responses and investigations are outsourced to a third-party administrator.
• Third-party administrator services may include:
– Performing field investigations;
– Maintaining claim files and records;
– Coordinating investigations on litigated claims;
– Investigating and pursuing opportunities for subrogation;
– Providing loss mitigation services; and
– Establishing initial reserves.                                                                                     • Contract option for full claim services versus partial claim field services

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Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services

Solid Waste Services Master Plan – Advance Planning

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14485
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-01
  • Last Updated: 04/10/24
Add to Calendar 2024-09-01 2024-09-01 Solid Waste Services Master Plan – Advance Planning

The project is a study of the current City of Charlotte Solid Waste collection process, the existing facilities for the processing of solid waste, and future needs that include providing strategic locations for additional facilities. The consultant needs to be able to make recommendations as well as have the resources to design a facility.

The selected firm will review the Solid Waste collection process and develop a master plan for how services should be provided throughout the City of Charlotte. This will include identifying possible locations for facilities, the make-up of facilities, and co-location opportunities with other new or existing City facilities.

 

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