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

Aviation / General Services

Coaching Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-AVI-19708
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-10
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-10 2026-03-10 Coaching Services

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), operated by the City of Charlotte, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide executive and professional coaching services to leaders across all divisions of the Airport. The goal is to enhance leadership capabilities, foster strategic thinking, and support personal and professional growth aligned with CLT’s vision, mission and strategic principles. The selected vendors will support the development and growth of employees through structured coaching engagements aligned with employee, divisional, and organizational goals.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Fuel System Maintenance and Quality Assessment Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-20176
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-20
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-20 2026-04-20 Fuel System Maintenance and Quality Assessment Services

The project provides sitewide fuel system maintenance and fuel quality assessment services, including inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance of fuel tanks and associated fuel system components. This contract will be term based and services will be provided as needed.

In Development

Innovation & Technology / Technology Goods & Services

IT Service Desk and Deckside Support Services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-IT-20458
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-03-31
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 2026-03-31 IT Service Desk and Deckside Support Services
  • Scope: The City is seeking a qualified Managed Service Provider (“MSP”) to operate as a single point-of-contact and to provide comprehensive IT Service Desk and Deskside Support services for IT incidents and service requests.
  • Technology Details: Technology support and problem resolution solution. The City I&T Service Desk is responsible for providing 24/7/365 accurate and timely tier 1 technology support and problem resolution to City Employees. They are also responsible for fulfilling complex and everyday service requests relating to PC, web services, server operations, the enterprise resource system and hardware and software problems and malfunctions; interacting and consulting with clients to manage client satisfaction; providing guidance, assistance, and follow-up on client inquiries; and assisting in the implementation of desktop hardware and software.

In Development

City Wide / Technology Goods & Services

CCPA Managed Print Services & Integrated Products, Services and So ... CCPA Managed Print Services & Integrated Products, Services and Solutions

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-20589
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-10-01
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 2026-10-01 CCPA Managed Print Services & Integrated Products, Services and Solutions

The City of Charlotte Cooperative Purchase Alliance and Participating Public Agencies are seeking proposals from qualified vendors for Managed Print Services & Integrated Products, Services and Solutions. Comprehensive solutions will include but not be limited to the following:

      • Print Device Fleet & Equipment
      • Maintenance & Consumables
      • Fleet Management & Optimization
      • Print Management Software & Solutions
      • Security & Compliance
      • Print Shop Management Services
      • Implementation & Support Services

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Ready Mix Concrete and Bulk Cement

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-20125
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-04-07
  • Last Updated: 03/02/26
Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 2026-04-07 Ready Mix Concrete and Bulk Cement

The City will be seeking bids for the supply of Ready Mix Concrete and bulk Portland cement for repairs within the City right of way.

The contract will require the supplier to provide and deliver Portland Type I/II Cement and Ready Mix Concrete made with Portland cement to the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT), Street Maintenance Division (SMD).
Materials must either be delivered by the awarded contractor to specified job sites or made available for pickup at the contractor’s plant by City vehicles.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Bridge Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16788
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-01-01
  • Last Updated: 02/27/26
Add to Calendar 2027-01-01 2027-01-01 Bridge Repairs

This project involves repairing bridge structures in various locations within the city limits. This work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials to repair noted structures. Work includes but not limited to: concrete pavement repairs, asphalt surface sealing / repair / replacement, debris removal, soil / erosion repairs, bridge substructure / superstructure repairs, expansion joint repair / replacement, barrier rail repairs, guardrail repairs, cleaning and painting bridge structures, sealing concrete wearing surface, culvert repairs, and repairs as deemed necessary by the engineer; removing, containment and disposal of existing materials; seeding and mulching all grassed areas disturbed; all incidental items necessary to complete the project as specified and shown on the Bridge Structures Repair Details and Drawings.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Bridge Repair Design

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-17273
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-06-30
  • Last Updated: 02/27/26
Add to Calendar 2027-06-30 2027-06-30 Bridge Repair Design

The Consultant shall prepare technical plans and specifications for the required repairs to the City’s bridges per the Inspection Reports. The Consultant shall schedule completion dates for each bridge. Before the beginning of the next inspection cycle, all bridge repairs should be completed by the contractor.

The Consultant shall prepare two (2) bid documents (including one for guardrail work).  Each shall include the technical plans and specifications for the bid packages for each bridge, as well as bid information/requirements for potential contractors.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Curb Management Technology Platform

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13764
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-31
  • Last Updated: 02/27/26
Add to Calendar 2026-12-31 2026-12-31 Curb Management Technology Platform

Curbside Management technology solutions to assist in creating a digital inventory of the Uptown Charlotte curb, analyze and monitor the curb, and/or deploy intelligent sensor-based infrastructure to assess curb usage and demands.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Technology Goods & Services

Micromobility Technology Platform

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-13769
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-12-31
  • Last Updated: 02/27/26
Add to Calendar 2026-12-31 2026-12-31 Micromobility Technology Platform

Micromobility technology solutions to assist in analyzing and managing shared mobility devices within Charlotte’s right-of-way.

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