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 / Construction
Concourse A Modifications
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Paratransit revenue vans
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).
PSR # 1826
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.
PSR # 1888
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Technology Goods & Services
Drone as a First Responder Services
CMPD is seeking proposals to procure, implement, and provide ongoing support for drones as part of a First Responder (DRF) program for a large metropolitan police department. The primary objective is to enhance public safety, improve response times, and optimize situational awareness during critical incidents. The drones will be used for rapid deployment in emergency situations, surveillance, search and rescue, traffic management, and crime scene monitoring.
Aviation / Commodities & Goods
Locks and Accessories
CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
Designated Aviation Channeler
CLT is seeking a TSA approved Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC) for Criminal History Records Checks, Security Threat Assessments, Record of Arrest service, and automation of the Custom Seal Process known as eBadge.
Aviation / General Services
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.
Aviation / General Services
Terrazzo Repair and Installation Services
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is looking for a firm to provide terrazzo repair services to create and maintain an appearance of a “world class facility” by providing a functional and safe experience for 58 million plus annual passengers. CLT has approximately 700,000 square feet of terrazzo flooring throughout the main passenger terminal and other property buildings. Repairs may include but are not limited to; cracking, spalling, delamination, holes/voids, damaged cove base and dividers strips.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Architectural / Engineering Services
ITS Design Services On-Call
This request is to contract with professional engineering consulting firms to provide professional engineering services for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects. These projects are part of Charlotte Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) ITS Master Plan and are critical in their efforts to upgrade and expand the traffic signal system network in the city. The professional services include but are not limited to development of fiber optic cable routing plans, utility make-ready plans, fiber optic cable splice details, traffic surveillance cameras, engineered project specifications, and construction cost estimates. The services may also include developing traffic signal plans per CDOT and NCDOT standards, coordination of the utility make-ready work and assistance with the project administration and inspection during construction. The services may also include grant consulting services that may range from developing proposals, overseeing implementation and performing construction administration and inspection per state and federal guidelines and standards. These contracts may have local, state, or federal funding.
This Project aims to modify and relocate existing equipment, replace tables, add an experiential element, and extend tenant services at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The modifications of the existing equipment will accommodate a dual-use system at each Gate Counter including the electrical and data infrastructure leading up to the network. There will be a Flight Information Display System” that will need to be relocated in the connecting corridor which includes structural attachments to the building and repairs to the existing Terrazzo. Work hours between 2300 – 0500 EST to prevent disruption to Airport Operations. This project will require 100% badging for all workers.