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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Department of General Services / General Services
Light Vehicle Repairs
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 Storm Water Services / Construction
Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project
The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.
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.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
This project is on Brynwood Drive, Wessynton Drive, and Summerline Place. The existing drainage system consists of a pipe system under city-maintained roads. The improvements include pipe system upgrades.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work could also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments). Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.
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.
The City of Charlotte requires qualified light vehicle dealers and general service providers to work in conjunction with the Fleet Management Division to support the city’s fleet comprising various makes and model years. The services for this requirement include, but are not limited to, repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair, on all automobiles, vans, and pick-up trucks operated by the City without exclusions or limitations.
This RFP seeks to establish a contract for comprehensive light vehicle repair and maintenance services to support the City’s fleet, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service delivery in accordance with the City’s operational requirements.