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 / General Services
Utility Locating and Exploration

City Manager's Office / General Services
Non-Profit Support Administrator Services
The City of Charlotte received federal stimulus funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program enacted in 2021. The City has designated up to $3.5 million of ARPA funding to support the local non-profit community. The City is seeking a small number of community partners to serve as Administrators who will serve as the primary representatives for the program and perform all required administrative duties necessary for program implementation, recipient identification, eligibility, and funds distribution related to the program.

Aviation / General Services
Deluge Fire Protection System Installation
This project is for the installation of a fire protection deluge a dry pilot activation system for the protection of the glass panes located on Concourse E. The contract term will be 6 months.

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Traffic Signal and Fiber Maintenance
The purpose of this RFP is to contract traffic signal and fiber maintenance for the next 3 years on the signalized intersections within the City of Charlotte. This RFP is for fiber, cabinet, ground-level and aerial maintenance. There may be one or more successful firms, and work will be divided among the firms at the City’s discretion.

Aviation / Commodities & Goods
Airplane Extended Reach De-icer
The airport is interested in purchasing airplane deicers. Contract term 3 years with optional renewal years.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Planning and Watershed Modeling
Scope of work is to coordinate with and assist City of Charlotte Storm Water Services Staff to provide project prioritization and watershed modeling services for the City’s drainage system. Storm drainage systems convey rainwater to reduce flooding, protect property, and ensure public safety. The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services is responsible for smaller streams and man-made drainage systems draining less than one square mile.

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain a ... FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Street Main Design/Extensions Contract #3 – CANCELLED
This contract is for professional services in support of the Design and Construction Division. These contracts will allow Design and Construction to assist with LCR projects which typically require a longer and more complicated design process which in turn is more costly. Examples of reasons for increased cost in LCR projects versus typical street main extensions would be the need for geotechnical investigation or wetlands investigation and permitting.

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain a ... FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Street Main Design/Extensions Contract #2 – CANCELLED
This contract is for professional services in support of the Design and Construction Division. These contracts will allow Design and Construction to assist with LCR projects which typically require a longer and more complicated design process which in turn is more costly. Examples of reasons for increased cost in LCR projects versus typical street main extensions would be the need for geotechnical investigation or wetlands investigation and permitting.

Charlotte Water / Construction
FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain a ... FY23 Professional Engineering and Land Survey Services for Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Street Main Design/Extensions Contract #1 – CANCELLED
This contract is for professional services in support of the Design and Construction Division. These contracts will allow Design and Construction to assist with LCR projects which typically require a longer and more complicated design process which in turn is more costly. Examples of reasons for increased cost in LCR projects versus typical street main extensions would be the need for geotechnical investigation or wetlands investigation and permitting.
Provide utility locating and exploration for both public and private utilities on Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CDIA) property. This contract will include utility locating in areas both inside and outside of the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).