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 Storm Water Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual Update
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified engineering companies (Company or Proposer) to provide Professional Engineering Services to both review existing portions of, as well as update, the existing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual (Project).
The intent of the manual review and revision is to not duplicate the old manual based on an Engineering Handbook perspective, but the context should be more of a supporting guide for following CMSWS local engineering specific details, practices and implementation of drainage design.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Preventative Maintenance & Repair of Small Emergency Generators ... Preventative Maintenance & Repair of Small Emergency Generators – cancelled
Charlotte Water will be accepting proposals through RFP for maintenance and repair services for small emergency generators. Scope of services include preventative maintenance, annual preventative maintenance and repair services.
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Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
E-Builder Management Services
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is looking to execute a management services contract in order to enhance the use of e-Builder software for project management and controls of capital projects. The consultant would work with the project controls and e-Builder administration staff to create a detailed scope of services and subsequently manage the scope of work laid out in the contract upon its execution.
The scope of work is to include the following assumptions:
1.) Creation of a report process that will provide a snapshot of capital projects,
2.) Enhancements to existing processes,
3.) Help with integration of e-Builder and new ERP application “Workday”; and
4.) Miscellaneous technical support.
PSR # 1728
Aviation / Construction
LOADING DOCK EXPANSION
The purpose for the Loading Dock Expansion Project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is to increase capacity and efficiency at the existing terminal loading dock. The project will modify the existing loading dock facility to provide three additional truck bays (total of five), two service elevators, an extended canopy, and reconfiguration of the loading dock area for more efficient operations and future growth at the Airport.
Aviation / Construction
ENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) Replacement
The project consists of the in-kind replacement of the Runway 36R Departure EMAS, including the removal of existing EMAS blocks, milling/overlay of existing asphalt bed, installation of new EMAS, placement of markings, and installation of edge reflectors
Charlotte Water / General Services
Hydraulic Modeling and Baseline Capacity Analysis Update – cance ... Hydraulic Modeling and Baseline Capacity Analysis Update – cancelled
The purpose of this work is to provide modeling support to Charlotte Water (CLTWater) for the Capacity Assurance Program. The tasks involved include updating models for specific basins, revising baseline available capacities for those same basins, conducting individual capacity analyses as directed by CLTWater, and providing additional support services.
this opportunity was archived earlier
Aviation / General Services
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Services
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport uses a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for the operation, management and facilitation of general aviation properties and services for private, recreational, and other aircraft. These services will be set up for a multi-year period that is to be determined.
Services are scheduled to begin on or about April 1, 2025.
Department of General Services / Construction
CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking D ... CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck
This project will address the non-conforming, physical ADA barriers to the greatest extent feasible and where applicable under code provisions. Phase 1 addressed barriers in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center Chamber Space, while this Phase 2 addresses all other spaces, including the adjacent parking garage. Scope areas include Exterior Plaza, Entrance Lobby, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and the 14-story Highrise. Specific scope includes, but is not limited to, Partitions, Doors and Door Hardware, Ramps, Millwork, Restrooms, Controlled Access, Obstructions, Plaza Deck and Accessible Routes. The project delivery method will be Construction Manager at Risk. A separate RFQ will be solicited for these services.
The Charlotte Fire Department is seeking a vendor to supply a range of domestic appliances. The goal of this solicitation is to enhance operational efficiency by providing reliable equipment, improve the living conditions of firefighters during their shifts, and ensure strict adherence to safety standards to maintain the well-being of fire station personnel.