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 Area Transit System / General Services
FY 2022 Section 5310 Call For Projects
Department of General Services / Construction
Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Craighead to Tryon
This project will extend the Cross Charlotte Trail main alignment from Craighead Rd to N. Tryon Street, with additional connectors to the surrounding area.
Aviation / Construction
West Ramp Dual Taxi Lanes (Construction)
As part of the West Ramp Dual Taxilanes Project at CLT, this construction package will include widening of the ramp adjacent to Concourse A to allow parallel taxi operations. The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, grading, drainage, pipe lining of a large drainage pipe, installation of new airfield concrete, full-depth replacement of portions of existing airfield concrete, asphalt paving, marking, and airfield lighting/signage.
Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Chemicals
Charlotte Water, a department of the city of Charlotte, will bid water treatment and waste water treatment chemicals to supply all water treatment and waste water treatment plants and lift stations.
Multiple contracts will be awarded.
Department of General Services / General Services
Citywide Shop Tools and Equipment
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Fleet Shop Tools & Equipment to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall provide fleet shop tools and equipment as needed by the City.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality. This project is under review. Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Concourse A Expansion Phase III (Design)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is seeking a qualified airport consulting team to provide design and construction administration services (“Services”) for the third phase of gate expansions to Concourse A. It is essential that the design and configuration of the concourse has adequate aircraft parking depth, taxi lane circulation, and service vehicle circulation, in order to ensure an efficient operation, as well as provide flexibility for changes in aircraft fleet mix, design requirements, and potential changes in forecasted growth
Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Water Treatment & Wastewater Treatment Chemicals-CANCELLED
Charlotte Water, a department of the City of Charlotte, utilizes chemicals in its Water Treatment and Waste Water treatment process at all of its plants. These plants estimated utilizations are included in the total estimated annual utilization for the purpose of providing annual quantity. The Supplier provide a full-service, turnkey solution to provide the Products and Services .
Chemicals supplied shall not contain soluble minerals or organic substances in quantities capable of producing deleterious or injurious effect upon public health or water quality. Product shall not contain quantities or concentrations of any metals including but not limited to mercury, zinc, copper, arsenic, cyanide or any other impurity that prevents compliance with NPDES permits or 503 Biosolids regulations or other regulations in place. The National Sanitation Foundation Standard Number 60 and/or 61 will be used as the guideline for acceptability. Analysis as required must be submitted for evaluation of bids prior to award of contract.
Charlotte Water has determined that it will utilize a Reverse Auction for obtaining pricing for Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Chemicals
2/27 Cancelled
Department of General Services / Construction
CMAR Services – Ashley Road/Tuckaseegee Road & Freedom Drive ... CMAR Services – Ashley Road/Tuckaseegee Road & Freedom Drive Intersection
The project area includes the intersection area and approaches for Ashley Road/Tuckaseegee Road (State Road 1662), and Freedom Drive (NC Highway 27). Currently, the area lacks adequate pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, limiting safe mobility and access to key destinations such as the Mecklenburg County Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center.
The Charlotte Area Transit System is soliciting proposals 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). Eligible subrecipients include state or local government organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation.
RFP: 269-2024-1609
PSR – 1609