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.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Joint Operations Center (Design)
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Mailing and Postage Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking to enter a contract with a firm to provide mail house services for a variety of printed direct mail materials via the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Direct mail projects include, but are not limited to, postcards, booklets, and flyers. Projects are completed on an “as-needed” basis and are often produced in relation to an upcoming community event, marketing campaign, or department initiative.
PSR 1247
Department of General Services / General Services
Citywide Shop Tools and Equipment – CANCELLED
The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Fleet Shop Tools & Equipment to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall provide fleet shop tools and equipment as needed by the City.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Bike Charlotte Event Planning & Management Services- CANCELLED
BIKE! Charlotte is the signature program produced by the City of Charlotte to promote bicycling in Charlotte. With this program the city aims to highlight our existing bicycle culture and provide opportunities for people, who are not regular bicyclists, to participate in bicycle rides, educational programs, and other events during the duration of BIKE! Charlotte.
In order to provide a wide range of events and programs during BIKE! Charlotte the consultant will work with community members and organizations to encourage and facilitate their participation in BIKE! Charlotte. The contractor will solicit and schedule community run and organized events to be added to the Bike Charlotte Program; Design and implement City events; Coordinate and implement marketing activities for Bike Charlotte
Department of General Services / General Services
Metrolina Regional Household Travel Survey
The City of Charlotte, serving as Model Custodian of the Metrolina Regional Travel Demand Model, is releasing this initial first step Request for Letters Of Intent to seek professional consulting services to design, test, and implement a household travel survey for the 12 county, bi-state model region.
Charlotte Water / General Services
SCADA Development & Instrumentation Services
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications, and graphical user interfaces for high-level process supervisory management to interface with water and wastewater process plants and machinery.
The Service Provider(s) shall support Charlotte Water’s operations, maintenance, and engineering teams directly.
Projects and work hours will vary. Historically, the services provided under this
contract have been considered to be a continuous need; although no service hours are guaranteed.
Department of General Services / General Services
Cancelled Road Call Automotive Repairs and Related Services
Cancelled
The City is seeking qualified vendors to provide road call repairs and related services on vehicles and fleet equipment.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Charlotte Area Transit System Bus Tire Leasing and Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is looking for a qualified vendor(s) to support Bus Tire Leasing and Services for CATS Bus Fleet.
The vendor(s) shall assume all responsibility of maintaining an adequate stock of each size and type of tire required by the two CATS BOD Maintenance facilities located in Charlotte, NC: 3145 South Tryon Street and 901 North Davidson Street.
PSR# 1220
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Commodities & Goods
Animal Veterinary Supplies – CANCELLED 3/21/2022
Procurement of a variety of medical supplies for Animal Care and Control of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to treat and maintain the health of animals for injuries and illness in their care for court cases, rabies, quarantines, reclaims and adoptions.
The Joint Operations Center design project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will modify the existing building (South Cargo 6 – Building 228) to provide for the permanent joint operations facility location. The facility will be multi-functional to accommodate Operations (AOC, AEOC, direct support spaces, and administrative offices) and potential support for CMPD, TSA, and K-9 teams. The facility will be upgraded to the necessary structural upgrades, redundant power backups, fiber optic connections, and security requirements.