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
Overhead Sign Damage Repair
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.
Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
2025 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct an update to its Airport Master Plan. As a large hub, the airport seeks a comprehensive assessment of its current facilities, operations, and projected future needs, aligned with FAA guidelines and industry best practices. The scope of work includes evaluating existing conditions, forecasting aviation activity, analyzing capacity and facility requirements, and developing alternatives to accommodate future growth.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Ideal Way 816 Storm Drain 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 under review. Location and project details will be provided after the review is complete.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Electrical Maintenance & Repair Services
Charlotte Water is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide as-needed electrical services.
Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Uniform, Work Clothing, and Branded Specialty Items
This solicitation is to provide employees located in various locations throughout the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County with embroidered and non-embroidered uniform and work related clothing. Shirts (including polo, short sleeve, and long sleeve), Coveralls, High Visibility Work Shirt, all jackets, windbreakers, hats and lab coats will require the City of Charlotte logo embroidered on the items.
Aviation / General Services
On-Call Pipe Drape Rental Services
CLT Airport will be seeking vendor(s) to provide cattle gates and pipe and drape rentals on an as needed basis throughout a defined contract term. These items are used to temporarily redirect passenger traffic and/or hide work areas. Most rental deliveries will be delivered overnight when passenger traffic is minimal.
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.