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
Executive Recruitment Services
City Wide, Department of General Services / General Services
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
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
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.
Aviation / Construction
4th Parallel Runway Bid Package 3: Taxiway H, Taxiway K, and Runway 1C ... 4th Parallel Runway Bid Package 3: Taxiway H, Taxiway K, and Runway 1C-19C Associated NAVAIDs
This project is part of the 4th Parallel Runway Program and includes the construction of parallel Taxiway H, connector Taxiway K, Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s (CLT) Fourth Remote Transmitter/Receivers (RTR) Facility, and the Runway 1C-19C Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs), including Instrument Landing System (ILS), Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI), and approach lighting systems supporting both runway ends. The scope of work involves, but is not limited to pavement demolition, compacted concrete pavement (CCP), asphalt shoulder paving, asphalt access road installation, ARFF Road asphalt pavement rehabilitation, maintenance of traffic, grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, airfield electrical installation, NAVAIDs infrastructure, glide slope installation, localizer installation, medium intensity approach light system with runway alignment indicator lights (MALSR), and the installation of the fourth RTR shelter, including all associated utilities and sitework.
The Scope of Work includes critical FAA NAVAIDs work that is complex and time sensitive. Therefore, Bidders should review Article IV.B. §80-05 of the proposed Contract. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that it has adequate capacity available (including but not limited to such factors as licensing, experience, training, and specific expertise), whether by subcontractor or its own forces, to perform the necessary electrical work in a timely fashion.
Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT Technology Public Wi-Fi
This Contract is to provide a Public WiFi solution addressing the full spectrum of CLT’s technology systems. The Work will include, without limitation, program/project management, organizational change management, and implementation services covering the complete lifecycle of technology systems from inception, starting with planning, through design, procurement, configuration, integration, install, test, operational-readiness-activation-training (ORAT), and operation & maintenance (O&M), and replacement. This Public Wifi effort will cover all areas where existing coverage is present and to include any newly constructed areas.
Aviation / General Services
Overhead Sign Damage Repair
Provide damage repairs to overhead directional signage over the main entrance road to the CLT terminal. Overnight hours Sunday through Wednesday from 2300 – 0500. Coordination of lane closures and safety operations are paramount.
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System ... Professional Consulting Services for the Charlotte Area Transit System
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out professional services for consulting across multiple disciplines that focus on the following:
1.) organizational strategy,
2.) professional training and development,
3.) human resources, and
4.) workforce development
These services will complement existing resources within CATS and the City of Charlotte. The consultants will play a key role in supporting CATS strategic initiatives to enhance workforce development, improve operational efficiency, and promote sustainable growth.
PSR # 1890
Charlotte Water / General Services
General Contractor Services
Charlotte Water is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide as‐needed General Contractor services for facilities, structures, and other assets.
The selected company must carry a valid North Carolina General Contractor’s License and must be capable of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and effort necessary to provide the required services. The License Qualifier must have at least five (5) years’ experience providing services as described in the Scope of Work.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Farmer Street 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 bordered by West Boulevard to the north, Farmer Street the south, Clanton Road to the east and Ross Avenue to the west. The drainage system consists of closed corrugated metal pipe systems underneath City maintained roads.
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.