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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Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services
BOD Hybrid Bus Repairs and Maintenance Services

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Rail Geometry Testing
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division is developing a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols. CATS anticipates contracting out this service, which includes but is not limited to the following:
PSR # 2049

Aviation / Construction
Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation Construction
This project consists of the construction of a new Airport Surveillance facility (ASR) at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. Two buildings will be constructed along with the 87ft tall ASR Tower. These two buildings consist of an ASR Support Building and a Storage Building. The sitework consists of an asphalt paved entrance drive and parking lot with a stormwater system.

Aviation / Construction
PCC Slab Replacement Program
The Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Slab Replacement Program will include the rehabilitation and replacement of various airfield PCC pavement slabs that will be identified by the Owner. The intent of this solicitation is to select a company to provide rehabilitation and replacements utilizing selected construction materials for specific projects at various locations on Airport property on an as needed, Task Order basis during the duration of the scheduled contract. The Scope of Services requires the contractor to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, and services, and perform and complete all work in an efficient and workmanlike manner necessary to complete construction of the PCC Slab Replacement Program.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Piccadilly 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.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
1206 Georgetown Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The project is bounded by Pondella Drive to the West and North, Georgetown Drive to the South and Rosada Ave to the East. The project involves storm drainage improvements along Georgetown Rd primarily with some improvements in intersections with Rosada Avenue and Pondella Drive.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Hastings Princeton Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The Hastings/Princeton Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 80 acres, the project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate system capacity. The project area is bordered by Wellesley Avenue to the north, Hastings Drive to the south, Selwyn Avenue to the east and Jamestown Drive to the west.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Edgewater/Rosecrest 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.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Chatham 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.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates soliciting for hybrid bus repairs and maintenance services. This would be for a multi-year contract that includes, but is not limited to, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, component repair or replacement, and system testing.
PSR # 2050