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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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Archived

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Pre-Conditioned Air Units

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17224
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 09/10/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Pre-Conditioned Air Units

A. The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 100-ton, 90-ton, 60-ton, 45-ton, 30-ton and 20-ton Preconditioned Air Units (PCAir) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the PCAir units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support and some maintenance accessories, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the PCAir units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (hoses, adaptors, couplers, swivels, baskets, reels, straps, elbows, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide preconditioned air from the PCAir unit to the aircraft and / or PBB pre-cool plenum.

Archived

Aviation / Commodities & Goods

Ground Power Units

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17222
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-01
  • Last Updated: 09/10/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 Ground Power Units

The Aviation Department of the City of Charlotte, North Carolina (Owner) proposes to purchase a number of new 90KVA, 140Kva and 180Kva 400Hz Ground Power Units, 90Kva 400Hz/28Vdc Combination Units and 28Vdc Cart Mounted Ground Power Units (GPU) for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
1. The Contractor’s scope of work for this project will be to supply the GPU units, factory tested and crated for storage by the Owner. The Contractor will also provide training, initial start-up support, warranty support, as defined within this Specification.
2. The Owner will be responsible for installation of the GPU units, including any electrical or mechanical infrastructure modifications required for the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) or any electrical service upgrades required to provide the necessary power to the face of the terminal building.
3. The Owner will be responsible to procure and install the necessary accessories (cable hoists, output cables, mounting materials and hardware) required to provide aircraft ground power from the GPU unit to the aircraft.

Archived

Charlotte Water / Construction

Sugar Creek WWTP Influent Pump Station Electrical Building Settlement ... Sugar Creek WWTP Influent Pump Station Electrical Building Settlement Improvements

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17996
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-03
  • Last Updated: 09/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 2025-09-03 Sugar Creek WWTP Influent Pump Station Electrical Building Settlement Improvements

This contract will be to correct the settlement of the electrical building at the influent pump station. The improvements will require pressure grouting under the existing slab. Installation of micropiles or helical piers will be needed at selected locations.

Archived

Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services

Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Desig ... Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17240
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-03
  • Last Updated: 09/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 2025-09-03 Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

The South Ramp Expansion Program for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (also referred to as “CLT,” “Airport,” or “Owner”) consists of the design and construction of a three-phase program targeted to enhance capacity and improve efficiency of the terminal ramp by addressing ramp congestion, improving taxi times and enhancing safety. South Ramp Expansion Phase I will provide unimpeded dual Airplane Design Group (ADG) III and V taxilanes for the southeast area. Phase II will provide continuity of the unimpeded dual ADG III and V taxilanes for the center area of the ramp. The program also provides for the relocations of the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) and of the Center Lighting Vault, the two projects that are the subject of this RFQ. Finally, Phase III will complete the linear and unimpeded taxilane connectivity for the southwest corner of the terminal ramp.

This Request for Qualifications will be used to select a Firm to provide the design, construction administration, and related services for the two facility relocation projects within the existing scope of the program as described above. The current program consists of 5 projects, three airfield and two enabling facility relocations, which are listed below:

  • South Ramp Expansion Phase 1 (not a subject of this RFQ)
  • South Ramp Expansion Phase 2 (not a subject of this RFQ)
  • South Ramp Expansion Phase 3 (not a subject of this RFQ)
  • Airport Surveillance Radar Relocation (ASR) (the subject of this RFQ)
  • Center Airfield Electrical Lighting Vault Relocation (CLV) (the subject of this RFQ)

Archived

Charlotte Fire Department, Department of General Services / Construction

CFD – Fire House 22 – Equity Improvements – Addition ... CFD – Fire House 22 – Equity Improvements – Addition and Renovations

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CFD-18910
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-28
  • Last Updated: 09/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-28 2025-08-28 CFD – Fire House 22 – Equity Improvements – Addition and Renovations

An addition and equity renovation to existing fire station 22. The addition includes an expanded kitchen, fitness room, restroom, and other ancillary spaces. Renovated areas include the dormitory, the apparatus bay along with ADA improvements throughout the building and site.

Archived

Charlotte Area Transit System, Department of General Services / Construction

CATS – N. Davidson EV Charger Install

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-18886
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-25
  • Last Updated: 09/08/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 2025-08-25 CATS – N. Davidson EV Charger Install

The scope of work for this project is to install a new 1,200 amp, 480/277V service, including feeder connections to a new Duke Energy provided utility transformer. This new service shall, in turn, supply power to the new electric vehicle charging equipment. A total of thirteen (13) level 2 EV dual port chargers and one (1) 200 kW DC fast charger shall be installed. Chargers are owner provided, and contractor installed.

Archived

Charlotte Storm Water Services / General Services

Storm Water Channel Cleaning Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CSWS-18865
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-05
  • Last Updated: 09/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 2025-09-05 Storm Water Channel Cleaning Services

Storm Water Services is accepting proposals to contract for an ongoing maintenance program to remove and dispose of debris in existing storm water channels within the city limits of Charlotte.  Each request is investigated and prioritized based on the severity of potential public/private property flooding.

Archived

Charlotte Water / General Services

On-Call Plumbing Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18857
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-22
  • Last Updated: 09/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 2025-08-22 On-Call Plumbing Services

Charlotte Water is seeking proposals to provide commercial plumbing services on an on-call basis at various locations as directed by the Project Manager.  The Company shall be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to complete any requested services by Charlotte Water.  The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 2 hours.  Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects.

Active

Charlotte Water / Construction

Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs – Phase ... Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs – Phase 2

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18932
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-03
  • Last Updated: 09/05/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 2025-09-03 Unspecified Time and Materials Water & Sewer Repairs – Phase 2

The Project consists of providing equipment, vehicles, machinery, implements, tools, supplies, incidentals, and skilled personnel to complete unspecified modifications, maintenance, and repairs to existing water and sewer lines in the Charlotte Water service area.

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