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
Flooring Services
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT VoiP Migration
The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure at the airport from copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to a more advanced, efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This transition is aimed at addressing the current limitations of the outdated system, which include lack of modern communication features and inefficiency in handling the airport’s operational demands.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying
Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
ASR and Center Lighting Vault Relocation
The Center Lighting Vault Relocation Project will relocate the existing lighting vault, located at the Mid-Field area at CLT Airport to a new proposed location. The project will consist of site work, building work, site utilities, and airfield lighting circuitry.
The selected Final Design Engineer or Engineer of Record (EOR or Consultant) will produce Construction Documents to be issued for competitive bidding of one or multiple construction packages, followed by Conformed or Released for Construction Plans issued to the responsive or responsible bidder for Construction. The design and documents are to be based on Preliminary Design or bridging documents prepared by the Owner’s Master Civil Engineer (Aviation Consulting Engineers, LLC, or ACE). The Preliminary Design effort will include completion of the Design Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation, preliminary design plans to a 30% level of completion, pavement design, and preliminary surveys. Final Design surveys, including pavement tie-ins, etc. will be the responsibility of the Consultant.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
2024 NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts be inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality. Over the next two years, the City Council will see contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to these inspection contracts.
Aviation / General Services
Integrated Pest Management Services
The Airport is seeking a qualified company to provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services. The company must supply all necessary supervision, labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and applicable licenses and permits required to perform these services at CLT. CLT’s IPM program is defined as a comprehensive approach to preventing and solving pest issues through education, inspection, identification, sanitation, exclusion, communication, biological and mechanical controls, and, when appropriate, targeted applications. IPM services must be conducted in a way that ensures the health and well-being of both the public and airport personnel. The company is also responsible for removing and disposing of all dead pests covered under this contract. The job site includes approximately 2 million square feet of interior facilities, multiple on-property buildings, CLT buses, and parking lots.
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Service ... Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services
This project provides design services to support electrical system upgrades at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. Work includes the construction of a centralized generator building, modernization of medium and low voltage switchgear, rehabilitation of existing transfer switches, and instrumentation/control modifications. A Preliminary Engineering Report will guide the final scope of work.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation
This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.
Charlotte Water / General Services
McDowell Lime 2nd Structure Exterior Rehabilitation
This project involves rehabilitation of the exterior of McDowell Lime Structure 2. The work will include repairs, repainting, and other necessary maintenance to protect the structure from environmental wear. This upkeep is to ensure the longevity of the facility.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is seeking a firm to provide flooring services that may include but not limited to demolition, removal, repair, installation, preparation of carpet, vct, ceramic tile, quarry tile, base, and specialty floors as well as the removal and installation of cove base. The intent of this solicitation is to select one or multiple companies to provide flooring services for various Airport properties on an on-call as needed basis.