/ 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.
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Department
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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+
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Belk Greenway Connector
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
North Tryon St Left Turn Lane at University City Blvd
- Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-14215
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow on North Tryon Street by extending the left turn lane. This project will include lane widening, drainage and pavement markings.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Arrowood at Whitehall Commons Intersection
- Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-15966
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
This is an intersection project which will involve installing a new traffic signal with pedestrian signals, widening some of the approaches, replacing all curb ramps, mill & overlay, and pavement markings. The traffic signal will use steel strain poles.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
7th Street Parallel Bike Routes
- Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14170
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
This project will build bike facilities in several different locations throughout the Elizabeth neighborhood to create safer conditions and improve ease of travel for cyclists and pedestrians, including approximately 2.1 miles of sharrows, modernization of two existing rectangular rapid flashing beacons, replacement of 10 wheelchair ramps, a new pedestrian crossing at Pecan Avenue and Shenandoah Avenue, implementation of new bike detection cameras, a new full traffic signal at Bascom Street and 7th Street, and a curb extension located at the intersection of Pecan Avenue and 8th Street.
In Development
Aviation / Construction
CEP Chiller 5 Expansion
- Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-16092
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-15
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
The scope of this project is to connect one 2000-ton chiller (owner furnished and set on equipment pad) and corresponding mechanical equipment to the CEP. The addition of the chiller will also include the installation of one 2000-ton rooftop cooling tower, one chilled water pump, removal of existing filtration systems, new side filtration skids, and one condenser water pump. Existing structure and piping will be extended as needed to accommodate the installation of the listed equipment.
In Development
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Urban Design and Grant Writing
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-15251
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-30
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
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.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements
- Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-14084
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative pavers, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.
In Development
Department of General Services / Construction
Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road
- Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14397
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-01
- Last Updated: 10/08/24
A new infill firehouse will be designed and constructed at 4032 Miranda Road to alleviate high call volumes and meet response time standards in the area. The firehouse will reflect the design of Firehouse #45, a 3-bay, 2-story firehouse programmed for approximately 14,600 square feet. The proposed facility will be located at the corner of Beatties Ford Road. Parcel #03741123 is approximately 6.54 acres. This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
Wharton-Smith has been awarded CMAR services and is working on prequalifying subcontractors for the project.
In Development
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
CMPD Undercover Leased Vehicle Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CMPD-10649
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-11-15
- Last Updated: 10/02/24
The City will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a vendor to provide leased vehicle services. The Company shall Maintain and make available a fleet of new Vehicles in various categories, given turnover and other requirements as is necessary to maintain confidentiality of CMPD Officers. These vehicles are used primarily by the Vice and Narcotics, and Gang Units in the specialized undercover investigations. Leasing Vehicles enables Police to rapidly switch out a vehicle if it is identified as an undercover car.
Belk Greenway Connector is a cycle track project. This project will involve shifting the medians on McDowell St to make room for the cycle track, replacing noncompliant curb ramps, replacing noncompliant pedestrian signals, transferring signal heads to new mast arms, mill & overlay, pavement markings, sign installation, and the removal of 4 median trees.