/ 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
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Expected Release Year

  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
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Expected Release Date

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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

HVAC REPAIR SERVICES

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-17329
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 HVAC REPAIR SERVICES

The Company shall provide repair Services for HVAC systems at all
Charlotte Area Transit System Facilities. Repair services shall be
comprehensive of all tasks necessary to ensure HVAC systems regain
operational status at their established capacity and efficiency. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards shall be followed, including reference to capacity and efficiency ratings. Charlotte Area Transit System has several different types and sizes of HVAC systems located throughout the City of Charlotte.

PSR # 1766

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS ANNUAL BOILER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-17330
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 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 / Construction

JW Clay Ballast Wall Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17205
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-03
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-03 2025-04-03 JW Clay Ballast Wall Repair

Repair track 1 ballast wall just north of JW Clay Station.

PSR # 1835

In Development

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods

Water Treatment Polymer Trials

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17289
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-18
  • Last Updated: 03/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-18 2025-08-18 Water Treatment Polymer Trials

The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of liquid emulsion polymer for solids dewatering for Charlotte Water’s Franklin WTP in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.

Polymer Trials will take place prior to receiving bids for the polymer. All Products and parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB, and shall operate in full compliance with the Specifications.

In Development

Aviation / Construction

CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-10761
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/11/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CLT Center Storm Drainage Project

This project is located in a parking lot behind the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.  The purpose of the project is to install new pipe to contain and drain runoff from the building to an existing storm drainage system at the rear of the parking lot.  The work involves installation of reinforced concrete pipe, storm drainage structures, asphalt surface, and re-striping the parking lot within the construction corridor.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet ... Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17113
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Parking Staff and Valet Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) is owned and operated by the City of Charlotte and is among the world’s busiest airports. CLT offers nonstop air service to more than 186 destinations around the globe and is home to eight major air carriers, 15 regional carriers, and three foreign flag carriers. CLT will be solicitating proposals for the Parking Staff and Valet  services.

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-17499
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-14
  • Last Updated: 03/06/25
Add to Calendar 2026-12-14 2026-12-14 Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway Delta Rehab Construction

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”) intends to issue an Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) for the rehabilitation construction of Runway 18L/36R and Taxiway D.  The scope of this work will include but is not limited to asphalt milling, paving, airfield electrical work, and pavement makings.

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Part 139 Remediation & Runway Redesignation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17228
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-25
  • Last Updated: 03/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 2025-08-25 Part 139 Remediation & Runway Redesignation

The project includes markings and signage to support updating the Runway Nomenclature of CLT’s existing three parallel runways to support the construction of the Fourth Parallel Runway. The Runway Nomenclature updates will be planned under 3 different charting dates with FAA throughout the project that will be coordinated with the FAA charting schedule. The project will also include updates to existing taxiway marking, signage, lighting and paved shoulders.

In Development

Aviation / Commodities & Goods, General Services

Water Treatment Chemical Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-14865
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-09
  • Last Updated: 02/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-09 2025-09-09 Water Treatment Chemical Services

The scope of this contract shall be to provide water treatment chemicals
and to furnish all professional services and expertise to operate a water treatment chemical program which uses diffusion-based coating and membrane technology, referred to as the Smart Release Osmotic Membrane Chemical Feed System. The company shall provide all products and water treatment chemicals required to maintain two Central Chiller plants totaling 7165 tons of cooling and the new central energy plant, which has a total of 8000 tons of cooling, and will add a total volume of approximately 350,000 gallons of chilled water and approximately 110,000 gallons of hot water to the closed loops systems. The central energy plant will be coming on-line
in year three of the contract. The contract covers the building heating and air
conditioning open and closed water loops, the boiler closed loop and steam
condensate which consist of six boilers totaling 1225 (BHP) Boiler Horsepower. The Company will maintain these systems through an aggressive water treatment chemical program. The water treatment chemical program shall be a typical dual biocide program which consists of a scale and corrosion inhibitor with oxidizing and nonoxidizing biocides. The Scale/Corrosion inhibitor, the oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocide are to be Smart Release osmotic membrane products and shall be feed from separate smart release canister feeders.

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