/ 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.
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Archived
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Snow and Ice Removal –DUPLICATE
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
Archived
City Wide / Commodities & Goods
Medical and Protective Gloves – CANCELLED
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CTW-9723
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-12-09
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
Protective gloves are necessary to provide appropriate safeguards for City employees. Departments require a wide variety of materials designed for many types of workplace hazards. Employee safety and productivity are enhanced by additional application requirements for performance, fit and comfort. Medical gloves are a critical supply item for the Charlotte Fire Department and are carried on all fire trucks to be used when treating individuals with medical emergencies. It is critical from a risk management standpoint that firefighters wear an approved glove that provides a high degree of protection.
The scope of this Request for Quote (RFQ) is to establish a contract for the purchase and delivery of protective and medical gloves within fourteen (14) calendar days from the placement of order.
This solicitation will be distributed to the City’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) confirmed vendor list for Protective and Medical Gloves.
Archived
Department of General Services / General Services
Refuse Truck Body Repair Services – CANCELLED
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-10242
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-12-01
- Last Updated: 03/21/24
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Refuse Truck Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet refuse truck body equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.
Archived
Department of General Services / Construction
Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Tryon to Orr
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-12561
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-12-06
- Last Updated: 03/20/24
This project will extend the Cross Charlotte Trail main alignment from N. Tryon Street to Orr Road with additional connectors to the surrounding area.
Archived
Department of General Services / Construction
Tuckaseegee Rd (Little Rock Rd to Westerwood Dr) Sidewalk
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-DGS-8927
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-12-30
- Last Updated: 02/28/24
This project will fill in gaps in the existing sidewalk system on the south side along Tuckaseegee Road from Little Rock Road to West Mecklenburg High School, and along the north side of Tuckaseegee Road from Burkholder Road to Toddville Road.
Archived
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
Psychological Services and Fit for Duty Evaluations – RFP
- Posting Number: 2023-Q4(Oct-Dec)-CMPD-12932
- Anticipated Posting Date: 2023-12-29
- Last Updated: 02/06/24
Psychological Services – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers have access to sensitive, protected information, and hold positions of trust in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. To assist in maintaining this trust, CMPD conducts a thorough evaluation of potential Recruits to ensure that the best qualified are selected. A psychological evaluation is a required as a component of the selection process. Additionally, CMPD offers psychological services (e.g. counseling) to several segments of its workforce and shall require Employees who exhibit troubling behaviors to undergo a fit-for-duty evaluation in certain circumstances.
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.