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
2025 Triennial Exercise Contract Services
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Storm Water Repair and Improvement FY2025 E
Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. 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, , and landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments). Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within or a combination of the street right-of-way, private, residential and commercial properties.
Department of General Services / Construction
Lawyers Rd SW (Harri Ann to Chestnut)
The scope of this project will include 0.34 miles of new 6ft wide concrete sidewalk, driveway improvements, and wheelchair ramps on Lawyers Rd from Chestnut Lake Dr to Harri Ann Dr.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT ... Locating Services for the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)
This contract will be for fiber optic cable physical locating, marking, and positive responses to NC811 of CDOT’s underground infrastructure as required by the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, Article 8A of Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Work provided under this contract is to supplement CDOT’s current in-house locates unit and will cover the city of Charlotte limits.
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Facilities General Maintenance and Repair Services
CATS is looking to contract general maintenance and repair services for various mechanical and electrical systems. Contractor will need to be available at all times on an on-call basis. Preventative services, along with routine maintenance and repair, are required.
PSR # 1783
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
FTA 5310 FY23 Call for Projects
The Charlotte Area Transit System is seeking contractors for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program (Section 5310). Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses to support transportation projects that meet the special transportation needs of seniors (individuals 65 years and older) and individuals with disabilities. All projects must be situated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Urbanized area and must be derived from the Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Urbanized Area (FY2022-FY2027).
PSR # 1785
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS On-Call Doors, Locks, Hardware Install & Repair
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair, installation, and supply of interior and exterior doors, locks, and hardware. CATS is responsible for security and controlled entry for a variety of municipal facilities, structures and assets with a range of uses including office, warehouse, storage, parking, and vehicle maintenance facilities. CATS operates on a 24/7/365 basis and requires 24-hour emergency repair services, as well as the ability to provide additions and alterations to existing and new locations on an ongoing basis.
PSR # 1780
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Pump Station Pit Cleaning
Pump Station Pit Cleaning and disposal services in Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The selected contractor will be responsible for the annual, optional, and emergency cleaning, removal, and disposal of material from pump station pits across various CATS Facilities. The scope of work includes specific equipment, safety, and disposal requirements.
PSR # 1781
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Facilities Unit Paving and Repair
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is looking to contract out unit paving and repair services focusing on the following:
PSR # 1782
The City of Charlotte (“City”) Aviation Department is seeking bids for the FAA mandated Charlotte Douglas International Airport Full-Scale Triennial Exercise (the “Work”) to be held in October 2025.