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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Innovation & Technology / Technology Goods & Services
Smart Charlotte – Future Forward Access, Devices, & Adoptio ... Smart Charlotte – Future Forward Access, Devices, & Adoption – CANCELLED
Innovation & Technology / Technology Goods & Services
Smart Charlotte – Digital Adoption Tool Co-Created with Communit ... Smart Charlotte – Digital Adoption Tool Co-Created with Community – CANCELLED
The City is seeking the development of a useful tool that promotes internet adoption through awareness, trust-building, and digital literacy. Potential for multiple awards.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Sunset Elevated Water Storage Tank
This project consists of constructing one new elevated storage tank 2 MG (million gallons in size). There will be waterline work associated to extend the mainline to the tank site. The selected firm would be asked to provide clearing and grading services in preparation of the tank installation.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
Unspecified Traffic Signal Installation and Maintenance FY2023A
The City operates and maintains 775 traffic signals throughout the City of Charlotte and ensures maintenance is performed on all traffic signals every 12 to 18 months. The contracts will provide maintenance of traffic signals for all traffic signals in the City. Work includes installation and confirming correct operation of all components.
Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Fire Hydrants and Parts
Charlotte Water is seeking a contract for the as needed purchase of fire hydrants (any approved manufacturer), as well as Mueller (only) fire hydrant parts. Fire hydrants are located throughout the Charlotte Water service area and require replacement parts to remain operational and/or minimize equipment issues.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Stowe Regional WRRF Northern Access Road
The Project is for the construction of a new access road to the Long Creek Pump Station and the proposed Stowe Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The Northern Access Road consists of approximately 5,500 linear feet of paved open-shoulder roadway with 2-12 feet travel lanes and a dual 8’x7’ reinforced concrete box culvert carrying Long Creek Tributary #1 to its confluence with Long Creek.
Department of General Services / Construction
FY 2023 Sidewalk Gaps (Sidewalk Gaps and Ramps FY 2023)
This project installs small sections of sidewalk and accessible ramps throughout Charlotte.
Solid Waste Services / General Services
Multi-Family Solid Waste Collection Services
Solid Waste Services provides multi-family garbage, recycling, and bulk item collection services through an outside vendor. The vendor will be responsible for the weekly collection and delivery to designated disposal sites for approximately 915 multi-family communities and 110 City facilities. Garbage will be collected in dumpsters and compactors. The contracted vendor will also provide 96-gallon-sized carts for recycling and will be responsible for live Christmas tree collection once per year in January.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Testing Service
Project to obtain lab testing companies that offers Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) services. Companies must be familiar with a scientific methodology to detect PFAS substance and has knowledge of federal and state requirements.
Multiple contracts may be awarded.
The City is seeking mobile, powerful, and useful connectivity through connected devices linked to digital literacy and tech workforce development programs. Potential for multiple awards.