/ 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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  • Construction Cost Estimating
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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

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17430
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair of the Little Sugar Creek Bridge scour.

PSR # 1843

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

North Yard Storage Site Construction

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17426
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-18 2025-05-18 North Yard Storage Site Construction

The project will include 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 # 1840

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Buildings Roof Maintenance and Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-17331
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 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 / 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

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

Department of General Services / Construction

Central Kilborne Norland Intersection & Street Upgrade

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-8945
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-27
  • Last Updated: 02/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 2025-06-27 Central Kilborne Norland Intersection & Street Upgrade

Project limits are from just south of Evergreen Cemetery Dr to about 400’ south of Central Ave at Kilborne Dr on Norland Rd (0.43 miles). The project includes a shared-use path on one side of the street, storm drainage, water line work, and 2 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17421
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-12
  • Last Updated: 02/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 2025-04-12 Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services

The City of Charlotte provides direct traffic control and logistical Support for the Spectrum Center which is host to an estimated 125 sporting, music, business, and other events each year. The City is interested in receiving proposals for this service. The awarded Company shall be the sole provider of traffic control services for the Spectrum Center and designated areas around the Spectrum Center. The Company shall provide all personnel, and traffic control equipment to implement the Traffic Control Plan for the safe operation of vehicles and pedestrians. The Company shall be responsible for the storage, retrieval, set up, and immediate removal of all traffic control equipment from City owned rights -of-way following the events. On-site presence is required for the duration of the event.

In Development

Finance / General Services

Trustee and Custodian Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-FN-17018
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-09
  • Last Updated: 02/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-09 2025-05-09 Trustee and Custodian Services

The City’s Finance Department is interested in seeking proposals for a Service Provider (or Service Providers) to support the City’s needs for Investment Custodian and Trustee Services with a multi-year agreement. The City’s investment and debt programs are managed by the Treasury Division of the Finance Department. The City’s Consolidated Investment Pool is part of its daily operations and is invested under North Carolina G.S.159-30 and 159-31. Investments in this portfolio are managed with the objectives of safety, liquidity and return, in that order and typically have daily settlement activity. These investments are executed by delivery vs. payment (DVP) and held by the third-party trust custodian.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Village Lake Dr 2210

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CSWS-17370
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-15
  • Last Updated: 02/11/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 2025-11-15 Village Lake Dr 2210

Project started due to surface depressions along roadway. City plans to remove and replace corrugated metal pipe with 83 linear feet (LF) of 8’ x 4’ reinforced concrete box culvert; remove and replace two headwalls; remove and replace 311 LF of 15″ reinforced concrete pipe (RCP); remove and replace 42 LF 24″ RCP; remove and replace 27 LF 18″ RCP; bank grading; and remove and replace 85 LF 10” ductile iron pipe of sewer.

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