Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

/ 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.

Department

  • Aviation
  • Charlotte Area Transit System
  • Charlotte Communications & Marketing
  • Charlotte Department of Transportation
  • Charlotte Fire Department
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
  • Charlotte Planning, Design & Development
  • Charlotte Storm Water Services
  • Charlotte Water
  • City Attorney’s Office
  • City Clerk
  • City Manager's Office
  • City Wide
  • Community Relations
  • Department of General Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Housing & Neighborhood Services
  • Human Resources
  • Innovation & Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Solid Waste Services
  • Strategy & Budget

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

Department of General Services / General Services

Heavy Duty Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-16959
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-11-24
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-11-24 2025-11-24 Heavy Duty Truck Cab-Chassis Repair Services

The City of Charlotte requires a qualified heavy equipment dealer and general service provider to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s fleet comprising various makes, model years and commercial truck classifications. The services for this requirement include but are not limited to repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair and representation related services for heavy trucks with classifications ranging from 6-8.

In Development

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CTW-14707
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-01
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

The City is seeking a qualified provider for Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Manufacturing, Application, Removal, Inventory Management and Related Services

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: 2026-03-03
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 2026-03-03 Remount Road and West Boulevard Intersection Improvements

The project consists of intersection improvements at Remount Rd and West Blvd including sidewalks, curb and gutter, decorative concrete surface treatments, bus shelters with amenities, pedestrian-scale lighting, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian crossing signalization, and landscaping.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Morris Field Bridge Replacement

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-DGS-8971
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Morris Field Bridge Replacement

This project will replace the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Boulevard and Golf Acres Drive, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Paratransit revenue vans

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-16973
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 Paratransit revenue vans

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).

PSR # 1826

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.

PSR # 1888

In Development

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services

CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-17990
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-17
  • Last Updated: 03/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-17 2025-05-17 CMPD Alarm Registration and Management Services

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is interested in accepting proposals for the Maintenance and Management of the City’s Alarm Ordinance Program. The Program requires alarm system owners to obtain an Alarm Permit by registering their alarms (excluding auto, fire, and medical alarms).  The service provider will ensure that all alarm registration and permit requirements as outlined in the City ordinance are met by alarm users,  and is responsible for collecting all fines for excessive false alarms.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

Shamrock Drive Complete Street

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-9860
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 Shamrock Drive Complete Street

Project limits are from Beckwith Place to Flamingo Ave (0.9 miles). Project includes new turn lanes, sidewalks, painted buffered bike lanes, two roundabouts, wheelchair ramps, ped medians, driveways, curb and gutter, storm drainage, street trees, public art and pedestrian crossings.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-3467
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-08-13
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2026-08-13 2026-08-13 6th and Graham Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction 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.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

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