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.
Aviation / General Services
Fixed Based Operator Management Services – CANCELLED
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Cutchin Storm Drainage Improvement Project
The purpose and need for this 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.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / General Services
Creative Services for Storm Water Services
In compliance with the EPA’s Clean Water Act and FEMA’s Community Rating System, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) works to raise awareness of stormwater, flood safety, and the effects of individual behavior on surface water quality throughout the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. CMSWS conducts the water quality, flood safety, and volunteer educational campaigns specifically to:
(1) increase public awareness of surface water quality issues, flood risks and flood safety;
(2) increase public action/volunteer efforts that reduce surface water pollution;
(3) increase reporting of surface water pollution problems;
(4) satisfy a Federal requirement to increase public awareness and involvement in activities aimed to reduce stormwater pollution; and
(5) satisfy a Federal requirement to increase public awareness and involvement aimed to protect lives and property from flooding.
In addition to current campaigns, CMSWS is considering a new educational campaign to increase public awareness of aging storm drainage infrastructure and the importance of repairing and replacing infrastructure to support a thriving city. CMSWS is also interested in enhancing communications to effectively describe the impacts of our work and to contribute to the campaign goals described above.
CMSWS is seeking a firm(s) to provide creative services for its ongoing educational campaigns.
Department of General Services / General Services
Generator Maintenance and Services
The Building Services Division of the General Services Department/Engineering and Project Management is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 180 buildings, including offices, fire stations, police division offices, and equipment shops, that house various City activities. The City also maintains cultural facilities, including museums and arenas that serve as venues for sports, entertainment, and other events. This service would provide routine preventive maintenance, repair services, and load bank testing (Services) for approximately 120 standby generators, ranging in size from 25 KW to 1500 KW, located at various City facilities (Project). Brand names include CAT, Generac, Kohler, Cummins, and MTU. These generators provide emergency electric service to vital facilities when commercial electric service is not available. The importance of the readiness of these standby generators is imperative to protect the health and wellbeing of residents of the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The City is seeking firms whose combination of experience and expertise will provide professional, timely, and cost-effective services to the City.
Department of General Services / General Services
Automatic Lighting Controls Maintenance and Services
The proposed contract is to provide installation, maintenance, and programming services for Automatic Lighting controls in City facilities that are not part of an integrated Building Automation System. All control systems require maintenance and confirmation that they are still functioning correctly. Lighting controls may include occupancy sensors, timelocks, and photocells, relays, light control switches, or touchscreens. Lighting control systems should be inspected and cleaned to ensure proper operation. Reporting of deficiencies, troubleshooting, and programming modifications may be needed.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
City View/McAlpine 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.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
7141 Star Valley Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Storm Drainage Improvement Project. The purpose and need for the 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.
Solid Waste Services / Technology Goods & Services
Vehicle Lubrication and Related Services
The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services seeks certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) Service Providers to perform routine lubrication and preventive maintenance to decrease metal-to-metal contact and wear on automated arms and hinge points on City collection vehicles.
In support of the City of Charlotte’s Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) Program, targeted outreach efforts for this procurement opportunity and resulting contract will be directed to certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) within the Charlotte Combined Statistical Area.
Interested vendors are encouraged to be registered in the City’s vendor registration system and submit an application to establish itself as a certified SBE with the Charlotte Business INClusion Program prior to the Proposal due date.
Aviation / General Services
eBuilder Support Services
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is seeking a Company to provide management services and manage the Fixed Based Operations (“FBO”). Company services should include management of all services usually and customarily provided by a full service FBO at large airports, excepting aircraft maintenance and avionic services. Company shall charge commercially reasonable fees to customers, using its expertise to balance the need to be competitive and to maintain profitability to the City. The Services shall be provided twenty four hours per day.