/ Opportunities

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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 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.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-18104
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.

Participating vendors will engage in a field evaluation and must provide all necessary equipment, software, and installation assistance. The City intends to award a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of five years. Evaluation criteria include detection capabilities, ease of installation and maintenance, technical compliance, feature set, data quality, experience, and cost competitiveness.

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-13449
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-24
  • Last Updated: 05/27/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 2025-06-24 Asphalt Shoulder Rehabilitation-Phase II

As part of the airfield master plan effort to repair runway and taxiway asphalt shoulders asphalt crack seal and replacement is needed to meet Part-139 FAA requirements. This project will re-construct and repair asphalt shoulders for Runway 18R/36L, Runway 18C/36C, Taxiway’s Echo, Whiskey, and Charlie.
The project includes erosion and sedimentation control, airfield asphalt paving and repair which meet FAA circular requirements.

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Building Management Systems

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-14659
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-04-01
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2027-04-01 2027-04-01 Building Management Systems

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced companies interested in maintaining existing or providing a Building Management Systems to monitor access control, cameras, HVAC and fire detection at the main Terminal, old Terminal building and at the CLT
Center.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-18281
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 FY26 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

These contract(s) will be for the on-call consulting services of internal projects under the guidance of Design and Construction for miscellaneous needs, such as water and sewer extension projects and other capital projects. These contracts will cover Charlotte Water’s entire service area.

Archived

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project – Cancelled

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17345
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-12
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-12 2025-05-12 D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project – Cancelled

The Project includes the renovation of the existing Concourses D & E Connector (DECO) and a building addition, totaling approximately 160,000 SF which includes:

  • Providing a service area at the Ramp Level to accommodate operational needs per the project program including freight, service and passenger elevators, concessions and club loading docks, and airport storage while maintaining current traffic patterns.
  • Repositioning and increasing the area of the major passenger circulation route of the D/E connector from the Atrium to the end of the moving walkways at the approach of Concourse D.
  • Relocating the existing airline club space from the Departures Level to a new Mezzanine Level location providing approximately 40,000sf for the new club.
  • Providing a new passenger destination and experience at the Departures Level approximately 51,000sf of new concessions and office space.
  • Providing a new Roof Level mechanical penthouse of approximately 9,000sf.
  • Relocating and upgrading utilities and jet fuel system impacted by the project.
  • Coordinating with the Terminal Life Safety project for egress, fire sprinklers, and voice evacuation
  • Accommodating the Terminal Operations, requiring coordination of Construction Activities as a 2nd priority to Passenger, Airline, Concession and Facility Operations.
    • Providing new signage and wayfinding, aligning with current CLT standards.
    • Providing a right of way for a future sterile corridor passing through the DECO project extents. Access to each end of the corridor will be provided under a separate project.

It is anticipated that the project will follow the City of Charlotte sustainability requirements and will be pursuing a Green Globes Certification.  It is anticipated that a Construction Manager will participate in Green Globe Project Survey and provide services required to achieve the Construction Activity Participation.

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Concourse E – Phase 10

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17339
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Concourse E – Phase 10

This project consists of a single-story addition to concourse E just south of aircraft envelope E4 and adjacent to the employee turnstile. The addition is primarily a shell space to be leased to a tenant or stakeholder for the final buildout. The base bid is for a 4,350 Square Feet (SF) addition and associated site work with two add alternates to increase the total SF by an additional 1,400 SF per alternate. Scopes of work that are included in this project but not limited to are: selective demolition, concrete SOG, structural steel, metal decking, miscellaneous steel fabrications, rough carpentry, PVC roofing and sheet metal, insulated core metal wall panels, waterproofing, joint sealants, HM doors and frames, door hardware, glazing, non-structural framing, gypsum board, acoustical panel ceilings, sheet carpeting, resilient base and accessories, painting, pre-engineered interior wall panel systems, resinous terrazzo flooring, signage, wall protective coverings, corner guards, fire protection specialties, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire sprinkler & telecommunications.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Crestmont Drive (4724) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3471
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-02
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 2025-06-02 Crestmont Drive (4724) 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 the review is complete.

Archived

Aviation / General Services

Executive Recruitment Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-08
  • Last Updated: 05/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 2025-05-08 Executive Recruitment Services

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to provide recruitment services for Director and C-Suite Level positions. The selected firm will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and presenting highly qualified candidates who align with our organization’s values, culture, and strategic goals.

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