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 Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Series J Storm Drain Improvement Project
Aviation / Construction
Ramp Level Break Room Addition – Concourse A
The purpose of this contract will be for Concourse A Ramp Level Break Room Addition. This will add a break room and restroom for use of building maintenance staff. This will be a turnkey project for the addition one room and one restroom. This work is outlined in the narrative and drawings provided by AME Consulting Engineers. Contract term is 6 months.
SBE Targeted ITB: The City has established that this project will be targeted to City certified SBE firms only. Only firms registered and have an active SBE certification with the City of Charlotte can bid on this project.
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
Distributed Antenna System (DAS)
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a City of Charlotte department, is seeking a company that will be responsible for the following services, further detailed within this Scope of Work:
1) Provide maintenance and monitoring services for the Airport’s Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and associated systems. This includes all existing DAS equipment currently installed and commissioned, as well as approved system expansions currently in the process of being installed at the time this contract takes place. The Company will also be responsible for providing maintenance and monitoring of all future system modifications.
2) Provide design and installation services required for modifications to the DAS either for expansion to future Airport premises or upgrades required to support carrier enhancements for services and emerging technologies.
3) Provide Project Management Services required for the support of the system and telecommunications-related services at the Airport.
4) Provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures to ensure installations meet the highest standards and quality.
5) Provide ongoing consultation services to the Airport regarding continual system enhancement including, but not limited to any future technologies related to the DAS and telecommunications generally.
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Blue Line Track Welding Services
CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) is looking for turnout service program that includes regular servicing work such as maintenance, inspection, and repair. Working in accordance with MOW Maintenance of Way) rail maintenance and track safety standards such a repair made by the contractor will play an important role in prolonging the service life of these areas.
PSR-1043
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Land Development Consultant Services
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), a City of Charlotte department, is diversifying its revenue through the development of Airport-controlled property not required for aeronautical purposes. To that end, CLT seeks a land development consultant to advise its commercial development strategy for multiple landside parcels in its landholdings. CLT will seek land leases for commercial development to be awarded via a public process with advisement from the land development consultant.
Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods
Key Fire Hoses
The Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) uses Key Fire Hoses in its firefighting operations. CFD utilizes 5″ Large Diameter Hoses and 1.75″ and 2.5″ Hand Lines. The hoses must meet the current NFPA 1961 Standards. The hoses are delivered coupled, tested, and carry a 10-year written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
This solicitation is to establish a contract to purchase Key Fire Hoses for one-year with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.
Aviation / Construction
Old Dowd Road Relocation
One of four remaining bid packages within the North End Around Taxiway Program. The relocation of Old Dowd Road includes the construction of one two-lane bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railway (NSRR), as well as retaining structures, civil site work, and approximately 3,800 feet of a two-lane roadway connecting existing Old Dowd Road directly to Wilkinson Boulevard. The work also includes demolition of the existing bridge over the NS railroad tracks at Marshall Drive and the construction of approximately 10,000 feet of 24-inch water main and the construction of a regional detention basin.
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
Specialized Roadway Construction Services FY23A
This unspecified contract will provide horizontal construction services on an as-needed basis to the General Services Department. The work includes: traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grading; drainage; milling; asphalt paving; pavement markings; retaining wall; concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveways; pedestrian refuge island, and wheelchair ramps; utility relocation and installations; and related activities.
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
Specialized Roadway Construction Services FY23B
This unspecified contract will provide horizontal construction services on an as-needed basis to the General Services Department. The work includes: traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grading; drainage; milling; asphalt paving; pavement markings; retaining wall; concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveways; pedestrian refuge island, and wheelchair ramps; utility relocation and installations; and related activities.