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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Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT VoiP Migration

Aviation / Construction
Perimeter Fence Phase II
Phase II of the Perimeter Fence Upgrade project aims to enhance airfield security and safety by mitigating hazards posed by large terrestrial wildlife and preventing unauthorized access to the airfield. This phase includes the replacement of approximately 21,000 linear feet of perimeter fencing along Runway 18R/36L, as well as upgrades to select airfield gates. The project will increase the fence height from 6 feet to 10 feet and implement targeted gate modifications to align with FAA Cert Alert 16-03 and the Airport Security Plan (ASP).

Aviation / General Services
On-call Emergency Mitagation Clean-up Services
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s “Building Maintenance Department” is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of various facilities buildings, including the main airport terminal, offices, fire stations, tenant buildings, equipment shops, and among others that house various airport activities. The intent of this (RFP) solicitation is to select one or more companies to provide Aviation’s Building Maintenance Department with Emergency Mitigation Clean-Up Services at various locations as identified by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This work will consist of rapid response for containment, demolition, disposal, drying, cleaning and decontamination as needed per IICRC standards and RIA guidelines on a per-incident basis for water and/or smoke damage. Services consist of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the services as directed by the Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Project Manager. This Contract does not guarantee a certain number of hours, or an annual sum amount to be paid to the Company(s).

Aviation / General Services
Tree Obstruction Remediation
This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.

Aviation / Construction
Manual T-Point Canopy Project
This project involves constructing a 15,000 SF prefabricated canopy to support manual baggage sortation operations between the existing T-Point Building and the ABR Breakroom Building. The scope also includes the addition of vehicular parking spaces and a modular guard booth.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The project involves analysis of existing conditions to determine areas suitable for improvement, planning analysis of improvement alternatives, and the design and construction of the needed improvements in the Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area.
The Eastway Storm Drainage Improvement Project is bordered by Arnold Drive to the north, Central Avenue to the south, Temple Lane to the east and Eastway Drive to the west. This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 200 acres and the improvements may include pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Bruns Academy WQEP
There is an existing wetlands system and stream adjacent to the Bruns Academy that are in need of improvements. The intent of this project is to reset an existing wetlands system to its original design and provide enhancement, where applicable. Wetland restoration efforts will include regrading, sodding and planting of vegetation, installation of a new pedestrian bridge and retaining wall. Additionally, stream improvements, such as regrading banks and adding riffles, are proposed. The proposed improvements will enhance the overall performance of the system for conveying and treating stormwater.

Department of General Services / Construction
Robinson Church Road Widening – Phase 1
Widen Robinson Church Road from WT Harris Blvd. to the Plott Road/Highland Avenue intersection from two lanes to three lanes with intermittent islands. Amenities include: curb & gutter, shared-use path, planting strip, underground stormwater filers, accessible ramps, and mid-block crossings. Includes the construction of a roundabout.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Rhodes SDIP
Rhodes SDIP is a minor bid project that was created to address the service request at 3738 Rhodes and is located on the City project dashboard.
The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure at the airport from copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to a more advanced, efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This transition is aimed at addressing the current limitations of the outdated system, which include lack of modern communication features and inefficiency in handling the airport’s operational demands.