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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Aviation / General Services
RFP AVIA 25-14 On-Call Painting
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Hydraulic Modeling and Baseline Capacity Analysis Update for the Capac ... Hydraulic Modeling and Baseline Capacity Analysis Update for the Capacity Assurance Program
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering firms (ENGINEER) for Hydraulic Modeling and Baseline Capacity Analysis Update Services. These services are to be comprised of hydraulic modeling, and determining new baseline capacities for select sewer basins, for use in the Capacity Assurance Program, as needed, for sewer systems located throughout the Charlotte Water service area. These services will also include studies to evaluate the wastewater collection system sub-basin for existing and future capacity needs. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses will be performed for designated sewer basins using Charlotte Water’s current Infoworks collection system base model.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Backflow Letter Printing and Mailing Services
Charlotte Water is seeking company(ies) to provide printing and mailing services for letters to remind/inform customers that their backflow prevention devices are due to be retested. Letters are printed and mailed on a scheduled and as needed basis, as warranted.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Storm Water Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement GLFY2025-B
Work performed under this grouting and lining (GL) contract will consist of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, repair, and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work may be located entirely within or a combination of public right-of-way and private, residential, and commercial properties. Work includes but is not limited to the following: Grouting and lining of existing storm drainage pipe, structures or soil stabilization cleaning; maintenance/repair and installation of storm drainage pipe systems, storm drain manholes, inlets, and end treatments; channel grading, blockage/sediment removal and outfall/bank stabilization; water, and sewer relocations, installations, and adjustments, structural foundation protection and construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and asphalt and concrete paving associated with the specific Project Work Order (PWO).
All work will be issued in writing to the contractor via a Project Work Order. PWO’s issued through this contract may vary in size, effort, location, and monetary value. Projects could vary from $2,000 to $60,000 with project durations from 2 to 60 calendar days. These ranges are provided as a guide and are not intended to be construed as the minimum and maximum cost or duration. The Contractor will be required to furnish and maintain a minimum of 1 full-time crew to work continuously on this contract for the entire contract duration. Each crew that works must be capable of prosecuting the work listed in the Project Work Orders in accordance with section 108-1. The Contractor shall keep the city informed of their proposed work plan(s) and submit written reports of work accomplished on a frequency to be determined by the city.
The Contractor may be required to submit a written construction schedule to the city for their review and approval. Submitted Project Construction Schedules (PCS) shall be in accordance with City Standard Provision Periodic Payments. Written reports and supporting construction documentation (survey notes, certifications, tickets, tags, etc.) shall accompany all pay requests. All work shall be subject to inspection by the City and/or their representative at any time.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
FY2025A Storm Drainage Repair and Improvement Various Locations
Work performed under this contract will consist of nine (9) stormwater improvement projects throughout Charlotte, NC as illustrated in the plans of the contract documents. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, channels, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the respective project plan.
Aviation / Construction
CLT Center Phase 14 15
The project includes the interior renovation and build-out of existing storage space and other minor renovations in the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Blvd. This will include relocating the existing conference room and Tech Help space in order for these spaces to be repurposed
Aviation / Commodities & Goods, General Services
Fire Extinguisher Inspections, Maintenance and Supplies
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“Airport”) is seeking to establish a contract to provide/purchase fire extinguishers, perform inspections, maintenance, testing and supplies.
Aviation / General Services
Snow Removal Assistance and Equipment for CLT Airport Airfield Ramps
The company shall provide equipment, including operators and mechanics as needed on a contingency basis to assist with snow removal on Airport Ramp Area. Company must provide equipment and operators within four (4) hours of notification. The equipment and operators may be required to work in 12-hour shifts, 24-hours per day until conditions are cleared. This will be at the airport’s discretion.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Building Infrastructure Masterplan Cancel
City of Charlotte Aviation Department is seeking a consultant team to review existing building systems, perform a building infrastructure masterplan, perform select detailed analysis, and develop preliminary designs for building infrastructure systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, among other specialized building systems.
The Facilities Building Maintenance Division of the Aviation Department is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 115 buildings, airport terminal buildings, including offices, fire station, and equipment shops, that house various City activities.
The Airport is seeking a company that specializes in commercial painting services to provide painting services at various locations as identified by the City on an as needed basis. Services consists of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the painting and finishing of new and existing interior and exterior surfaces, i.e., walls, doors, jambs, window frames, and other work as directed by the Project Manager. Work areas may be occupied and require moving and repositioning of office equipment and furniture.
The City reserves the right to prepare an individual Scope of Work and require a proposal with complete breakdown of material, equipment, and labor cost for each project consistent with the prices submitted in e-Builder. The City reserves the right to furnish any and all equipment and/or supplies for projects. The City may solicit a quote for Services from one or more companies prior to assigning an individual project.