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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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In Development
Department of General Services / General Services
Hydraulic pressure hose repair and replacement
In Development
City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services
Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-14707
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 05/01/24
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 / General Services
On Call Grounds Maintenance Services
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-14570
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-10-05
- Last Updated: 04/11/24
The City of Charlotte (City) plans to contract with one or more firm(s) to provide On-Call grounds maintenance services for various locations within the City of Charlotte and surrounding areas.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and materials required to provide Grounds Maintenance for city owned properties. consists of but may not be limited to grounds maintenance, turf maintenance, shrub maintenance, groundcover maintenance, perennial maintenance, trash and debris removal, storm debris pickup, irrigation maintenance/ repair/operation, snow and ice removal, tree maintenance, and mulching, pesticide and herbicide application.
The Contractor agrees to an understanding of the current edition of the City of Charlotte-Landscape Management Division’s Landscape Construction Standards and to comply with the specifications and requirements described in this Contract.
The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws regulating the practice of pesticide applications as required by the NCDA. The Contractor will be required to continuously have at least one full-time employee on staff with the required license throughout the entire term of the contract.
Archived
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Snow and Ice Removal –DUPLICATE
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CDT-4580
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-10-27
- Last Updated: 04/08/24
The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for the removal of snow and ice on City maintained streets. Additional resources are needed to clear streets during extraordinary winter weather events. Contractors provide additional dump truck and plowing equipment with licensed operators to supplement City services.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Concourse C Expansion (Design)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-13246
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 04/02/24
Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the expansion of Concourse C. The project will develop approximately 300,000 square feet with up to 16 aircraft boarding gates. Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.
In Development
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Concourse C International Gates Connector (Canceled)
- Posting Number: 2024-Q4(Oct-Dec)-AVI-13244
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-12-31
- Last Updated: 04/02/24
Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the addition of circulation pathways to connect up to 8 existing aircraft gates in Concourse C with the Federal Inspection Station (FIS) located in Concourse D. Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.
Archived
Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services
Engineering Inspections for Rail Bridges, Elevated Rail Stations and W ... Engineering Inspections for Rail Bridges, Elevated Rail Stations and Walls CANCELLED
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-8728
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-10-08
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to inspect all light-rail bridges, elevated stations, walls, and culverts and stay current every two years. There is also a 5-year inspection cycle for all parking decks. CATS is seeking a contractor to perform these services under a 6-year contract.
(PSR#: 1339)
Archived
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Light-Rail Traction Control and Traction Power parts and repair servic ... Light-Rail Traction Control and Traction Power parts and repair services CANCELLED
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-8730
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-10-09
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
CATS is requesting a 5-year contract for Maintenance of Way Blue Line Extension (BLE) traction control and traction power parts and service repairs. The construction company awarded the BLE used various rail manufacturer parts during the installation.
(PSR#: 1330)
Archived
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Conservation of Tyvola Station Wayfinding Art
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CATS-12765
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-11-21
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Art in Transit is inviting qualified conservators to submit proposals to evaluate and restore a sculpture by the late artist, Dennis Oppenheim. The mixed media sculpture was installed at the Tyvola Station on the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail in 2007.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify a qualified conservation professional and select the candidate with expertise needed to restore the sculpture to the artist’s original intent.
CATS is a department of the City of Charlotte, who owns and operates the City’s public transportation modes including light rail, streetcar, and bus transit. Art in Transit (AiT) is a program within CATS that is dedicated to the integration of public art within CATS’ capital projects. Art in Transit is responsible for coordination and oversight of the installation as well as
the care and maintenance of the CATS Public Art collection.
PSR # 1599
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider for hydraulic pressure hose parts and services for a variety of vehicles and equipment. Services are provided onsite at individual Fleet Management locations and offsite roadside locations within Mecklenburg County.