Earlybird, Business Opportunity Pipeline, City of Charlotte

/ 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Rhodes SDIP

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-17360
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-15
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-15 2026-02-15 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.

In Development

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Newell Stream Restoration Project

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-12167
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-02-23
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 2026-02-23 Newell Stream Restoration Project

The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CW-17350
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-31
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 2026-01-31 Service Water Improvements and Flow Meter Modifications

This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Camera & Access Control Maintenance

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19596
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-01-14 2025-01-14 Camera & Access Control Maintenance

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety and Security division anticipates contracting for comprehensive maintenance covering the following systems:

  • CATS Access Control System (Genetec)
  • Camera/Video System (QVMS)
  • Genetec Camera/Video System

The goal of this RFP is to secure a single vendor capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Access Control and Camera Systems under one unified agreement. The camera system comprises equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Pelco, Panasonic, and Axis. The selected vendor must demonstrate the capability to support all components of the system, regardless of manufacturer.

The vendor will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the Access Control and Camera Systems. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain full system functionality.

PSR # 1988

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Drainage Repairs

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19081
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CTC Drainage Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

PSR # 1955

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19275
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-14
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 2026-01-14 CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.

PSR # 1974

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CATS Parking Deck Repair

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19270
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-07
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-07 2026-01-07 CATS Parking Deck Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting out the repair at six (6) parking decks:

  1. JW Clay
  2. University City Blvd
  3. Sugar Creek
  4. North Davidson
  5. South Tryon
  6. I-485

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Concrete repairs using shotcrete
  • Crack sealing via epoxy resin injection
  • Installation of pourable joint sealants
  • Minor drainage relocation
  • Seeding and mulching

PSR # 1969

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services

CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM ... CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM and repair services

  • Posting Number: 2026-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19587
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2026-01-20
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 2026-01-20 CATS Facilities – (BOD) fueling station, pneumatic equipment PM and repair services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division anticipates contracting out Bus fueling and pneumatic pumping equipment and system operations.  This would include all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision required to perform necessary PM and repair work.  CATS uses multiple fueling stations and pneumatic equipment between two facilities.  This would be a 3-year contract with the option of two 1-year renewals.

PSR # 1980

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

RAIL OPERATIONS INVENTORY BULK FLUIDS FOR RCM

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-19267
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-25
  • Last Updated: 11/21/25
Add to Calendar 2025-01-25 2025-01-25 RAIL OPERATIONS INVENTORY BULK FLUIDS FOR RCM

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) rail operations division anticipates soliciting for bulk fluids.  These include six (6) gallon drums of 75w90 and 800 gallons of Aeroshell 31.

PSR # 1967

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