/ 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.

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In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McAlpine Creek WRRF  Digesters Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18600
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-15
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-15 2027-07-15 McAlpine Creek WRRF  Digesters Rehabilitation 

The McAlpine Digesters Rehabilitation project focuses on restoring key components of the biosolids treatment facilities. This includes structural repairs and a new cover for the first digested sludge storage tank, along with installation of new sludge pumps, valves, and piping. The project also replaces an outdated programmable logic controller system and adds a new sludge line to separate gravity-fed and pumped flows. Additional improvements include a new dewatering well system for draining the storage tanks and structural evaluation and repairs to the second digested sludge storage tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Charlotte Water / Construction

McDowell Creek WRRF  Digesters Rehabilitation 

  • Posting Number: 2027-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18608
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2027-07-11
  • Last Updated: 07/09/25
Add to Calendar 2027-07-11 2027-07-11 McDowell Creek WRRF  Digesters Rehabilitation 

This will be an Invitation to Bid for Charlotte Water. The project will involve the rehabilitation of biosolids treatment facilities at the McDowell Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility. Work will focus on existing digesters and may include structural repairs, floor regrouting, replacement of mechanical components, and upgrades to valves and associated piping. Electrical and instrumentation systems will be reconnected or replaced as needed to support restored operations. These improvements aim to enhance the performance, safety, and reliability of the digester systems and associated infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

 

In Development

Aviation / Construction

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-12926
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-08-30
  • Last Updated: 06/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 2025-08-30 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF)

This project will construct a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  The facility will be constructed in a green field site within the airfield.  The general scope of the project includes site preparation (grading and drainage), building construction, HVAC, plumbing, asphalt parking lot and roadway paving, electrical, and associated utilities.  This project is anticipated to be solicited as a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) alternate procurement method.

In Development

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: 2025-09-02
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-02 2025-09-02 Airport Surveillance Radar and Center Lighting Vault Relocation (Design)

The Center Lighting Vault Relocation Project will relocate the existing lighting vault, located at the Mid-Field area at CLT Airport to a new proposed location. The project will consist of site work, building work, site utilities, and airfield lighting circuitry.

The selected Final Design Engineer or Engineer of Record (EOR or Consultant) will produce construction documents to be issued for competitive bidding of one or multiple construction packages, followed by Conformed or Released for Construction Plans issued to the responsive or responsible bidder for Construction.  The design and documents are to be based on preliminary design or bridging documents prepared by the Owner’s Master Civil Engineer (Aviation Consulting Engineers, LLC, or ACE).  The preliminary design effort will include completion of the Design Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation, preliminary design plans to a 30% level of completion, pavement design, and preliminary surveys.  Final Design surveys, including pavement tie-ins, etc. will be the responsibility of the Consultant.

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

CTC Fare Zone Striping

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CATS-18408
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-06
  • Last Updated: 06/23/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 CTC Fare Zone Striping

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the following work:

The CTC Fare Zone Striping project is a part off safety and security improvements at the Charlotte Transportation Center that will include the installation of the following approximate quantities of heated-in-place thermoplastic markings:
-950 linear feet of customized 2′-wide blue striping labeled with “FARE ZONE”;
-470 linear feet of pedestrian crosswalk (8 separate crosswalks); and
-920 linear feet of safety yellow striping for 23 bus bays.
Other additional work includes the installation of 31 yellow truncated domes, removal of existing crosswalk striping, and providing 121 linear feet of additional blue “FARE ZONE” striping to be turned over to CATS.

Heat-in-place thermoplastic will be installed per NCDOT specifications. The crosswalk and truncated dome will match the City of Charlotte Land Development Standards.

PSR # 1917

In Development

Aviation / General Services

Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-AVI-17357
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-09-05
  • Last Updated: 06/20/25
Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 2025-09-05 Succession Planning Framework and Related Consulting Services

CLT is seeking proposals from capable consultants with expertise in delivering succession planning framework and related consulting services. This initiative pertains to pivotal roles including executive, directorial, and other vital positions, where seamless and effective personnel transitions are paramount to sustain operational efficiency. Leveraging existing internal talent to bridge transitional gaps and preserving indispensable operational insights, knowledge and procedures stand as imperative objectives for CLT. We seek a consultant who can deliver a practical and comprehensive succession plan that is realistic for our business and employee population and can be adapted as needed and maintained by CLT Staff.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-18186
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 04/14/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Wastewater Treatment Site Landscape Management

This contract will provide landscaping services at various Charlotte Water wastewater treatment locations. Work may include mowing, tree trimming, and general upkeep of facility grounds. The task is to maintain these areas, improving site aesthetics and safety.

In Development

Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services

Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Service ... Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17946
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Franklin Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades Engineering Services

This project provides design services to support electrical system upgrades at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. Work includes the construction of a centralized generator building, modernization of medium and low voltage switchgear, rehabilitation of existing transfer switches, and instrumentation/control modifications. A Preliminary Engineering Report will guide the final scope of work.

In Development

Charlotte Water / General Services

Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q3(Jul-Sep)-CW-17944
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-07-31
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 2025-07-31 Sugar Creek Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tank Installation

This contract covers the installation of a new gas and diesel fuel tank at the Sugar Creek facility. The project will support fleet fueling operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Proper installation and containment measures will be included.

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