/ 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

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

Archived

Aviation / General Services

On-Call Electrical Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18322
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-03
  • Last Updated: 06/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 2025-06-03 On-Call Electrical Services

The Facilities Building Maintenance Division of the Aviation Department is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of various buildings, including the airport terminal, offices, fire stations, tenant buildings, equipment shops, and among others that house various City activities. The intent of this RFP is to select no less than two (2) companies to provide electrical services for the Aviation Department’s Building Maintenance Division.  The scope of services is required to assist the Aviation Department with renovations, remodels, and maintenance of existing facilities. It will also include, but not be limited to the following: power, distribution, lighting, conduit, panels, equipment connections and low voltage.

The Services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Furnishing professional consultation and analysis of a project site to determine the types and extent of repairs or renovations required.
  • Identifying and analyzing requirements to mitigate workflow and pedestrian disruptions.
  • Recommendations on new equipment.
  • Replacement and new installations.
  • Reviewing available data and consulting with the Aviation Department to clarify and define requirements, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Providing all transportation, labor, tools, PPE, supervisions, and permits, if applicable to perform the following:
    • Power
    • Distribution
    • Lighting
    • Conduit
    • Panels
    • Equipment Connections
    • Fire Alarms
    • Communications
    • Lower Voltage
    • UPS distribution system maintenance

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.

Archived

Aviation / General Services

Executive Recruitment Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-AVI-18092
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-08
  • Last Updated: 05/09/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 2025-05-08 Executive Recruitment Services

CLT is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to provide recruitment services for Director and C-Suite Level positions. The selected firm will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and presenting highly qualified candidates who align with our organization’s values, culture, and strategic goals.

In Development

City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services

Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CTW-14707
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-01
  • Last Updated: 05/06/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 2025-06-01 Vehicle and Equipment Graphics and Related Service

The City is seeking a qualified provider for Vehicle and Equipment Graphics Manufacturing, Application, Removal, Inventory Management and Related Services

Archived

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Engineering Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CW-17845
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-16
  • Last Updated: 04/30/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 2025-04-16 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Engineering Services

Charlotte Water (CLTWater) has been implementing a successful sewer rehabilitation program for more than 20 years and is currently seeking a consultant (Company) to continue to provide professional services for this on-going program (Project). The work will include the continued program management and development in the areas of planning, evaluating, design, construction management, records management and performance monitoring.

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