/ Opportunities

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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Solicitation Category

  • Architectural / Engineering Services
  • Commodities & Goods
  • Construction
  • Construction Cost Estimating
  • General Services
  • Technology Goods & Services

Expected Release Year

  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022

Expected Release Date

  • Q1 (Jan-Mar)
  • Q2 (Apr-Jun)
  • Q3 (Jul-Sep)
  • Q4 (Oct-Dec)

Estimated Total Value

  • $10,000 - 49,999
  • $50,000 - 99,999
  • $100,000 - 249,999
  • $250,000 - 499,999
  • $500,000 - 999,999
  • $1,000,000 -4,999,999
  • $5,000,000 - 9,999,999
  • $10,000,000+
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In Development

City Manager's Office / General Services

Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Pl ... Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMO-18750
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-22
  • Last Updated: 07/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 2025-08-22 Supportive Programming and Planning for the Strategic Energy Action Plan +

The Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR), as part of the Special Initiatives Department, is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Strategic Energy Action Plan+. SEAP+ goals are integrated across the community, including internal and external partnerships and connections throughout the city organization, business community, and residents. To support implementation of this updated plan, the city’s OSR is issuing this RFP for as-needed sustainability support consulting services.

The city is seeking to enter into on-call contracts with two or more firms, on a negotiated Task Order, project-by-project basis, under the awarded contract(s). The City will issue Task Orders with details concerning the services to be provided by the Consultant. Each Task Order will identify key staff who will be assigned by the Consultant to work on the specific project identified in the Task Order.

In Development

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-10-01
  • Last Updated: 07/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 2025-10-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CMPD-18534
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-23
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 2025-08-23 CMPD On Duty Scheduling Software

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide an On-Duty Scheduling Software System for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The system will be used to schedule, manage, and track law enforcement officers’ shifts, ensuring optimal staffing, and compliance with operational needs. The software will be user-friendly, secure, and scalable, with features that streamline scheduling processes and improve overall efficiency in workforce management.

In Development

City Wide / General Services

Citywide General Collision Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CTW-18731
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-19
  • Last Updated: 07/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 2025-08-19 Citywide General Collision Services

The City of Charlotte is looking for qualified Service Providers to work in conjunction with Fleet Management to perform complete turnkey collision repairs and related services (excluding any City applied graphics), on the City’s various makes and models of vehicles. Service Providers shall pick-up and deliver vehicles, as well as perform all collision repairs at their facilities. Collision repairs may include, but are not restricted to, frame, cooling systems and lines, frame, engine components, transmission, steering, cooling systems, and related parts repairs or replacement. Services shall adhere to any related OEM requirements and/or recommendations.

City and County vehicles include but are not restricted to, Police vehicles, Fire vehicles, general staff cars, various pickup trucks, medium trucks, and medium duty transportation buses, all of various makes, models, and applications. As makes, models, and quantities are subject to change, the Service Provider is required to maintain facilities, inventory, training, and related equipment necessary to accommodate a variety of vehicles.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-15
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 2025-09-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-11515
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-09-14
  • Last Updated: 07/16/25
Add to Calendar 2024-09-14 2024-09-14 Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The Craighead/Tryon Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Glory Street to the north, Little Sugar Creek to the south, Sugar Creek Road to the east and Craighead Road to the west. The existing drainage system consists of pipe system under city-maintained road, state-maintained road, and private property. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.

In Development

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

On Call Technology Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-14734
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-30
  • Last Updated: 07/15/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 2025-09-30 On Call Technology Services

Contract(s) will be used to provide maintenance and support for systems purchased under these Contracts.   The goal of the Technology On-Call IT Contract is to support all airport management services leveraging technology systems as needed including but not limited to parking, baggage, gate management, commerce, connectivity, wayfinding, security, ticketing, etc. Services may be applied to any type of airport system. Contracts may include additional software licenses, services, and hardware.  The contracts will provide Aviation the necessary flexibility to ensure the needs of the rapidly changing environment are met.  It is critical to ensure the Airport’s technology systems are stable and safe to allow tenants to connect to their own technology systems.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-12652
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-15
  • Last Updated: 07/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 2025-08-15 Collective AE Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AE will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 3880 Jeff Adams Dr, 4440 Holbrook Dr, 4611 Denver Av Phase 2. 3880 Jeff Adams Drive will consist of lining approx. 562 LF 54″ CMP with CIPP. Also to include lining 12″ and 15″ systems that tie into main 54” system. We will also be doing invert repair in 54″ pipe where it has eroded. This project will need traffic control along Jeff Adams during construction and foundation protection on the permanent structure located on site. MH and DI adjustments are included in this scope along with asphalt resurfacing around them. 4440 Holbrook Drive scope will include installation of approx. 165LF 30″ RCP; 65LF 36″ RCP; 110LF 29×45 Elliptical pipe; 11LF 24″ RCP; 12LF 18″ RCP; 28LF 15″ RCP. Approx 200 LF of 30” RCP and 15” RCP will be removed and another approx. 200LF of RCP is to be plugged and abandoned. Scope also intends to replace approx. 105LF of sewer with 8” DIP and replace (2) sewer manholes. Storm drainage structure replacement, foundation protection, asphalt resurfacing and curb and gutter replacement to also be included. 4611 Denver Av Phase 2 scope will include removal of approx. 75 LF of duel 60” CMP and installation of 65LF of a 10×5 RCBC. Project to include approx. 314 LF of sewer replacement and (6) MHs. Scope also to include concrete headwalls and full-depth pavement resurfacing.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3461
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-15
  • Last Updated: 07/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-15 2025-08-15 Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located near Eastway Drive and Shamrock Drive and involves addressing a deteriorated corrugated metal pipe system located within the Shamrock Gardens Apartment complex as well as flooding of multiple roadway crossings. An analysis of existing conditions will be performed to determine portions of the storm drainage system needing improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, design and construction of needed improvements. The Shamrock Gardens Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Purser Drive to the north, Shamrock Drive to the south, Briar Creek to the east and Eastway Drive to the west.

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