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
Coaching Services

Aviation / General Services
Airport Logistics Warehouse
To relocate approximately 30,000 square feet of supplies and equipment from our current logistics space to a newly, upfitted offsite location. Requesting services for inventory management, physical move, and establishing an efficient organizational system in the new facility.

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT VoiP Migration
The primary goal of this project is to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure at the airport from copper Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to a more advanced, efficient Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This transition is aimed at addressing the current limitations of the outdated system, which include lack of modern communication features and inefficiency in handling the airport’s operational demands.

Aviation / Technology Goods & Services
CLT Website and Application(s) Services
The City of Charlotte Aviation Department is interested in partnering with a qualified company for the purpose of hosting and maintaining CLTairport.com, CLT’s iOS application, CLT’s Android application, existing features, integrations, and the web and app(s) content management system.
The qualified company will be capable of maintaining, updating, and expanding CLT’s web and app(s) 3rd party platform integrations that include, but are not limited to, flight information feeds, security wait times, online parking booking, payment services, bus wait times, interactive airport maps, and loyalty program.
The qualified company will maintain CLT’s web and app compliance, pursuant to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The company will adhere to CLT’s brand standard and ensure the web and app(s) maintain a passenger-focused, feature-forward, engaging design, that is highly reliable and high performing across web browsers, operating systems, desktop experiences, mobile experiences, and devices.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Severn/Tyndal 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. The project area is located in the overall Sunnyvale Storm Drainage Improvement Project (SDIP) area. The scope of work for the Tyndale Avenue project includes replacing a corrugated metal pipe between Tyndale Avenue and Chandworth Road. Replacement of the system is needed to address reported house flooding in the immediate area. The upgrade to the system also allows for the construction of the upstream improvements currently in design from the Storm Water’s queue that will address seven requests for service of failing infrastructure and flooding requests. Approximately 500 linear feet of 48-inch to 66-inch corrugated pipe will need to be replaced to address the undersized and deteriorating system in the Severn Avenue project area.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AG Storm Water Drainage Improvement Project
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AG will involve 2 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 1845 Pinewood Cr and 6009 Rexwood Pl. 1845 Pinewood Cr will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, and new watermain. 6009 Rexwood Pl will consist of reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, and concrete driveway.

Charlotte Water / Construction
McDowell WWTP UV Disinfection Improvements
This project includes replacing all the components of the existing UV system at McDowell Wastewater Treatment PLant. This will also require temporary disinfection capabilities throughout the installation of the new UV system.

Charlotte Water / Construction
Lift Station Improvements Phase III
This construction contract is for various improvements and rehabilitation needs at six of our lift station sites. General improvements will include reck-mounted control cabinets at grade level, new submersible pressure transducers, new wet well level floats, installation of a magnetic flow meter in a precast vault with a bypass on the existing force main.

Charlotte Water / Construction
Progressive Design-Build Services for Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion
This Contract is for the design and construction of the Lee S. Dukes WTP Expansion project. The first phase of this project will include the start-up of a new 18 MGD conventional treatment train and additional associated structures, processes, and appurtenances, including residuals basins, high service pumping, clearwell storage, and standby power. The Design-Builder will work with Owner and Owner’s Advisor to determine the treatment processes, final layout, sizing, and specific facilities to meet the Owner’s goals for this project. The Design-Builder will provide the resources and staff to deliver the final project that will include, but not be limited to: Facility Planning and Preliminary Design, Permitting, Detailed Design, Cost Estimating, Construction, Start-Up and Commissioning.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), operated by the City of Charlotte, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide executive and professional coaching services to leaders across all divisions of the Airport. The goal is to enhance leadership capabilities, foster strategic thinking, and support personal and professional growth aligned with CLT’s vision, mission and strategic principles. The selected vendors will support the development and growth of employees through structured coaching engagements aligned with employee, divisional, and organizational goals.