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.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
Undercover Vehicle Lease

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
Racial Equity Workshops
The City will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a consultant to facilitate equity training workshops to work with the CMPD to strengthen the knowledge of implicit bias and reduce disproportionality and disparities one class at a time.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Technology Goods & Services
Emergency Communications CAD
The City of Charlotte will be issuing a Request for Proposals on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to solicit for a contract with a qualified consulting company that can provide consulting services to develop and implement a CAD Solution to replace and consolidate the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Fire Department, and Mecklenburg County Medic respective systems.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective V (Multiple Isolated Storm Drainage Improvements Projects)
This project consists of multiple isolated storm drainage improvements projects located throughout the City of Charlotte. Projects include storm drainage improvements and replacement and repair of existing storm drainage system facilities within the street right-of-way and private, residential properties.

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 Area Transit System / Construction
South End Station CMAR RFP
| South End Station Project will design and construct a new light rail station with offset side platforms adjacent to the Publix Supermarket and 2161 Hawkins development in South End. The project team completed a project delivery assessment and selected Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) as the appropriate method to deliver this project.
PSR# 1483 |

Department of General Services / Commodities & Goods
Tracked Crawler Articulated Aerial Boom Lift (Spider Lift)
Landscape Management’s landscape operations group maintains more than 1,500 acres of landscaping across more than 200 city properties, including operational, administrative, and community facilities; vacant parcels; nearly 1,000 medians; and six public spaces (Arequipa Park, Crescent Park, Five Points Public Plaza, The Green at Prosperity Village, The Ritz at Washington Heights and Thomas Polk Park). The group also installs new landscaping and controls excessive vegetation growth.
The Landscape Management Division seeks to establish a contract for a one-time purchase of a Tracked Crawler Articulated Aerial Boom Lift (Spider Lift) from a qualified vendor. The contract will be for the purchase, delivery, and labor-related maintenance in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions outlined in the Invitation To Bid.
The City will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a vendor to provide leased vehicle services. These vehicles are used primarily by the Vice and Narcotics and Gang Units in the specialized undercover investigations. Leasing Vehicles enables Police to rapidly switch out a vehicle if it is identified as an undercover car.