/ Opportunities

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.

Active

Department of General Services / General Services

Light Vehicle Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17301
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/04/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-04 2025-04-04 Light Vehicle Repairs

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.

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Paratransit revenue vans

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-16973
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 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

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 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

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-12165
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-15
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2024-06-15 2024-06-15 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.

 

In Development

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Technology Goods & Services

Drone as a First Responder Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-18097
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-24
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-24 2025-05-24 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Summerlin Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-11509
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-04-04
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2024-04-04 2024-04-04 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.

 

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Bonlyn Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-9156
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 04/02/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 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.

In Development

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Locks and Accessories

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18095
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-01
  • Last Updated: 04/01/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 Locks and Accessories

CLT is seeking bids to provide locks, hardware, and accessories.

In Development

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services

Designated Aviation Channeler

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18087
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-01
  • Last Updated: 03/31/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 2025-05-01 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.

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