/ 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.

Archived

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CATS N. Davidson EVSE Hub – Bid Opportunity

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-14399
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-24
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2024-06-24 2024-06-24 CATS N. Davidson EVSE Hub – Bid Opportunity

In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030.The N. Davidson CATS facility currently contains many fleet vehicles and buses that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, The City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the N. Davidson CATS facility with EV Chargers.

In Development

Department of General Services / Construction

CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking D ... CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-18338
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-23
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 CMGC- ADA Implementation – Ph 2 – Highrise & Parking Deck

This project will address the non-conforming, physical ADA barriers to the greatest extent feasible and where applicable under code provisions. Phase 2 includes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and adjacent Parking Garage.  Scope areas include Exterior Plaza, Entrance Lobby, 2nd Floor Mezzanine and the 15-story Highrise. Specific scope includes, but is not limited to, Partitions, Doors and Door Hardware, Ramps, Millwork, Restrooms, Controlled Access, Obstructions, Plaza Deck and Accessible Routes. The project delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).  The CMAR will commence with CBI outreach ~3rd qtr 2025 and trade partner pre-qualification ~4th qtr 2025.

Archived

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / Technology Goods & Services

Drones as First Responders

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CMPD-18097
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-30
  • Last Updated: 06/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 2025-05-30 Drones as First Responders

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.

Archived

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Beckwith-Meadow Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-5445
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-21
  • Last Updated: 06/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 2025-04-21 Beckwith-Meadow Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

Archived

Department of General Services / General Services

Allison Transmission Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-17302
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-03
  • Last Updated: 06/04/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 2025-06-03 Allison Transmission Repair Services

The City’s Fleet Management Division is seeking a qualified and manufacturer-authorized Service Provider to work in conjunction with the City’s General Services Fleet Management Division to perform Allison Transmission repair, rebuild, replacement, warranty repair and representation, and related services on the City’s fleet of various makes and models of vehicles at their Company facilities or at approved City locations. This includes, but is not limited to OEM parts, warranty repairs, and other directly related services.

Archived

Aviation / General Services

RFP AVIA 25-34 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17651
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-02
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-02 2025-06-02 RFP AVIA 25-34 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Charlotte Douglas International Airport, request a proposal from a Fire Protection equipment service company. The contractor will provide scheduled annual, quarterly, three and five-year inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport facilities which consist of (36) building with approximately (207) individual fire protection systems and components. The systems include, foam generators, Foam/ water sprinkler systems, Wet and Dry sprinkler system risers, Pre-Action, Dry stand- pipe connections, FM200, and electrically powered fire pumps.

This agreement will be for a service company to provide for the annual, quarterly, 3 year, and 5 year testing and inspection of these systems per the NFPA 25 requirements. The service company must provide the annual testing and repair services to five Protect-o-wire fire detection control panel.

The Contractor must hold a State Fire Sprinkler license for the State of North Carolina or any other state, which are recognized by North Carolina’s state board of examiner for Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler contractors.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING & SITE VISIT

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-8357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Collective Q Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Commodities & Goods

Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-18104
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 05/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation

The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.

Participating vendors will engage in a field evaluation and must provide all necessary equipment, software, and installation assistance. The City intends to award a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of five years. Evaluation criteria include detection capabilities, ease of installation and maintenance, technical compliance, feature set, data quality, experience, and cost competitiveness.

Archived

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project – Cancelled

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-17345
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-12
  • Last Updated: 05/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-12 2025-05-12 D/E Connector (DECO) Expansion Project – Cancelled

The Project includes the renovation of the existing Concourses D & E Connector (DECO) and a building addition, totaling approximately 160,000 SF which includes:

  • Providing a service area at the Ramp Level to accommodate operational needs per the project program including freight, service and passenger elevators, concessions and club loading docks, and airport storage while maintaining current traffic patterns.
  • Repositioning and increasing the area of the major passenger circulation route of the D/E connector from the Atrium to the end of the moving walkways at the approach of Concourse D.
  • Relocating the existing airline club space from the Departures Level to a new Mezzanine Level location providing approximately 40,000sf for the new club.
  • Providing a new passenger destination and experience at the Departures Level approximately 51,000sf of new concessions and office space.
  • Providing a new Roof Level mechanical penthouse of approximately 9,000sf.
  • Relocating and upgrading utilities and jet fuel system impacted by the project.
  • Coordinating with the Terminal Life Safety project for egress, fire sprinklers, and voice evacuation
  • Accommodating the Terminal Operations, requiring coordination of Construction Activities as a 2nd priority to Passenger, Airline, Concession and Facility Operations.
    • Providing new signage and wayfinding, aligning with current CLT standards.
    • Providing a right of way for a future sterile corridor passing through the DECO project extents. Access to each end of the corridor will be provided under a separate project.

It is anticipated that the project will follow the City of Charlotte sustainability requirements and will be pursuing a Green Globes Certification.  It is anticipated that a Construction Manager will participate in Green Globe Project Survey and provide services required to achieve the Construction Activity Participation.

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