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 Area Transit System / General Services
CATS MOW Annual Shutdown Maintenance FY24-FY29
City Attorney’s Office / General Services
On-Call Legal Services
The City is seeking outside counsel for a broad range of legal services, in a number of substantive areas. The legal services to be provided within each area include performing legal analyses, providing oral and written opinions and advice, drafting legal documents and instruments appropriate to the specified fields of expertise such as contracts, leases, rules, and procedures; and representing the City in court at both trial and appellate levels and before administrative agencies, arbitrators, and other tribunals as necessary. Proposers with expertise in some, but not all, of these areas or portions of the scope are invited to submit a Proposal pertaining to their area of expertise. The City Attorney’s Office anticipates creating a list of qualified attorneys or law firms for referral of specific matters. Being designated as a qualified attorney or law firm does not imply that an attorney or firm will be assigned a matter.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
CATS Bus Contract for fixed route
CATS BOD is requesting a Contract (one-year terms with four one-year options for renewal) to purchase bus’s in the following tiers; as pulled from the City of Charlotte Sustainable and Resilient Fleet Policy, as available and in following the City of Charlotte Strategic Energy Action Plan;
Tier I – Zero emission vehicle
Tier II – Alternative fueled internal combustion engine
Tier III – Hybrid internal combustion engine
Tier IV – Conventional internal combustion engine – Gasoline
Tier V – Conventional internal combustion engine – Diesel
The transit buses will range from 30-60′. Estimating up to 20 buses annually at a cost of up to 1,300,000 ea.(based on the first tier of vehicle, which is zero emission/electric) with an anticipated pricing adjustment based on PPI
PSR 1402
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Peninsula/Palisades Odor and Corrosion Study
Charlotte Water is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from a qualified engineering firm to conduct odor and corrosion studies for various areas and lift stations. These studies will evaluate each lift station and its inflow and outflow of sewer pipes and manholes for odor control and corrosion protection . The selected firm will evaluate the various listed areas and prepare a plan of action to correct and address the odor and corrosion issues for Charlotte Water.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Household Travel Diary Survey
Collection of Household Travel Diary and supplement with passive data.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Demographic and Economic Data Projections
Metrolina Regional Demographic and Economic Data and Projections – population and employment data and projections in 5 year increments out to 2060.
Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods
Firefighting Hoses and Nozzles
The Charlotte Fire Department is requesting a new solicitation for Snap-Tite brand fire hose and Akron brand nozzles. These hose and nozzle combinations are replaced on average every 10-years, consistent with the apparatus replacement cycle. All materials must meet the minimum requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Fire Department will only accept hose that is manufactured, coupled and tested in the U.S.A.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Improvements
Charlotte Water is requesting bids for construction of the Franklin Water Treatment Plant Clearwell project. This project includes installation of large diameter (72 to 120 inch) pipes, valves, and fittings. It also includes constructing a new chemical feed system, including a new building, pumps, storage silos, and chemical piping.
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
Airport Lease Management System
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT” or the “Airport”) has various contract agreements which require regular intervention to ensure the Airport remains in full contract compliance. The successful proposer (the “Company”) will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a property, space, and Lease management software solution (the “System”) to assist the Airport with managing documents. The system will act as a central management tool for agreements and must have the ability to store, track, monitor, update, manage, report, and customize over 500 leases and agreements with varying entities, terms, and conditions. The System should provide extreme flexibility to ensure oversight of all requirements throughout the life of each agreement.
The term of the Contract shall be for three (3) years with two optional, one (1) year renewals.
CATS is looking for a contractor to perform major track structure maintenance during CATS Annual Maintenance Shutdown typically scheduled during the months of September through November for approximately 48 hours around City of Charlotte major events. This would require all of the workforce labor and equipment necessary to perform the below services.
PSR # 1485