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 Water / General Services
Heavy Equipment Operator Training – CANCELLED

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Truck Shop Dollie
The Auxiliary Truck is for when journal bearings on the LRV become immobile and will allow the boogie to be lifted and transported safely.
(PSR #1439)

Department of General Services / Construction
Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Orr Rd to Rocky River Rd
This project will complete a new segment of XCLT approximately 2.0 miles in length, extending from Orr Road at Tryon Street to Rocky River Road. It is anticipated that the alignment will generally follow the Master Plan alignment. The trail cross section will be narrower in some sections along Orr Road and will follow Toby Creek on the south side until reaching Rocky River Road where the XCLT connects to existing Toby Creek Greenway.

Department of General Services / Construction
Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke ... Margaret Wallace Road Sidewalk (Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road)
This project will install a 6′ concrete sidewalk, 8′ planting strip, concrete curb ramps, Pedestrian Refuge Island, concrete driveways, 2′-6″ concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage systems, and street trees along Margaret Wallace Road from Summerfield Ridge Lane to Marshbrooke Road. The project length is 1,900 LF/0.40 miles.

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods
Solar Battery Replacements
This contract will be for the replacement of solar batteries in the following equipment:

Department of General Services / Construction
River District Permanent Firehouse #44 (CONTRACT BEING EXECUTED NOW)
Charlotte Fire Department plans to build a mass timber all-electric infill 2-story, 3-bay firehouse to manage response volumes in the newly developed River District. The facility will be approximately 14,600 square feet. The building is proposed to be located on Dixie River Road, near the future Catawba Crossing, and the parcel ID number is 14128101, parcel 3. The city is planning to utilize the Progressive Design-Build delivery system, city sustainability guidelines, city building standards, specifications, and past firehouse plans as a guide to meet the needs of the fire department. The city has completed the selection process for an Owner’s Advisor to assist with the procurement selection process for a design-build team.

Department of General Services / Construction
Beatties Ford Rd (LaSalle- Oaklawn) Sidewalks Ph. 1
This project will add sidewalks and amenities along Beatties Ford Rd between LaSalle St and Oaklawn Ave.

Charlotte Water / General Services
Coffee Service Solution
Charlotte Water will seek a multi-year turn-key coffee service solution for its breakrooms in each applicable facility. The selected company will provide rental equipment (bean-to-cup and pod coffee makers), maintenance and repairs of the equipment, their full product selection, and related services such as refilling the equipment.

Department of General Services / General Services
Old City Town Hall Roof Replacement project
Removal and disposal of all existing asphalt built-up roof system, metal flashings, and counter flashings. Existing metal wall panels and balustrades are to remain. Furnish and install new single ply PVC roof system consisting of new flat and tapered polyisocyanurate insulation, gypsum cover board, fully adhered 50 mil PVC membrane and all flashings, wood blocking and metal flashings. Furnish and install new liquid applied drain re-lining at two (2) existing overflow drains and drain leaders. Remove and reinstall all existing surveillance and electrical equipment needed to complete the reroofing work. All disturbed rooftop equipment is be returned to original functionality after completion of the roofing project. Removal and disposal of all existing asphalt built-up roof system, metal flashings, counter flashings, gutters and downspouts. Furnish and install new single ply PVC roof system consisting of new flat and tapered polyisocyanurate insulation, gypsum cover board, fully adhered 60 mil PVC membrane and all flashings, wood blocking, metal flashings, gutters and downspouts. Remove existing metal roof panels in a manner that will allow for re- installation without damage. Install new high-temperature underlayment and re-install existing metal roof panels. Incorporate metal roof panels into above and below single ply roofing systems.
Charlotte Water will enlist a company to provide vocational training to field staff on an as needed basis at the company’s facility. Training will consist of hands on heavy equipment operator training to ensure the proper use of equipment such as dozers, backhoes, excavators, and skid-steers. A training program will be developed mutually between the company and Charlotte Water to implement such program.
-cancelled on 3/19