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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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In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-16711
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 01/29/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking qualified contractors to ensure the maintenance and repair of the Rail Operations infrastructure, specifically the Track and Overhead Catenary System (OCS). CATS is considering qualifications for On-Call Special Trackwork Services, OCS repair services, and Emergency On-Call Services for the Blue Line and Gold Line transit systems.

PSR # 1817

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

DC Pad Mounted Disconnect Equipment Purchase

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-16707
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-15
  • Last Updated: 01/28/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 DC Pad Mounted Disconnect Equipment Purchase

The current Blue Line (BL) Traction Power Substation’s Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear, (eight (8)), was put into service 16 years ago on November 4, 2007. The Maintenance of Way (MOW) department has exhausted its in-house spare parts for this system, which has become obsolete. The pad-mounted disconnect DC switchgear for the BL is required for a mid-life refresh. MOW is upgrading and refreshing the Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear equipment for the BL.

Scope:

Vendor will provide nine (9) 2kA pad-mounted DC disconnect switch line-ups at the locations specified in the drawings. All disconnect switch line-ups shall be pre-assembled and include the following components:

Exterior operating handle (for manual operation, pad-lockable in both the open and closed positions)
2kA rated bolted pressure switch
Glastic standoff insulators
Mechanical lugs
500 MCM mechanical lugs
Switch control circuit boards
Copper bus to switches
Limit switch for remote indication
Solenoid interlock
“MAC” switch nameplate with switch serial number and rating
AC Relays

The Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear is designed for installation on a concrete pad outdoors. It allows for the isolation of a power circuit by physically disconnecting the conductors, functioning as a large, weatherproof switch that can be operated safely without exposing live parts to the environment.

PSR # 1816

Archived

Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services

Bi-Annual Bridge and Structure Inspections

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-17363
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-01-07
  • Last Updated: 01/24/25
Add to Calendar 2024-01-07 2024-01-07 Bi-Annual Bridge and Structure Inspections

This RFQ is for the selection of a consultant to perform Bi-Annual Bridge and Structure Inspections which includes two phases. Phase A is the inspections and Phase B is the design and design services during construction. The selected consultant shall perform inspections every two years on the following: light rail bridges, elevated stations, walls and culverts, parking decks, retaining walls, ballast curbs, underpasses (i.e. N. Tryon).

 

PSR # 1796

In Development

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities Specialty Cleaning

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-16991
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-18
  • Last Updated: 01/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-03-18 2025-03-18 CATS Facilities Specialty Cleaning

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates soliciting for specialty cleaning services to include detailing, cleaning, polishing, disinfecting, and sanitizing all CATS Facilities.  This includes restroom pressure washing using specialized tools and a proprietary process.

PSR # 1827

Archived

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Climate Control Connex Capital Purchase

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-17362
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-08
  • Last Updated: 01/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-01-08 2025-01-08 Climate Control Connex Capital Purchase

Two 40′ Climate Controlled Container w 8′ RUD

A one trip 40-foot long shipping container with an extra foot of height; the base of your structure 8′ wide x 40′ long x 9′-6″ tall nominal dimensions Tare weight: approx. 10,000 lbs but varies significantly Corten steel construction 1-1/8″ thick wood cargo flooring.

Under 4 years old.

Expect few dents and possible forklift tire tracks on floor; depending on specific model, 40′ containers might not have fork pockets.

40-foot high cube (9′-6″ tall) climate controlled container with styrofoam panel insulation, a standard PTAC unit, overhead lights, and one power receptacle.

Configured for a 9’6″ HC container; 1-inch Styrofoam on interior walls, two layers of 1-inch Styrofoam on the ceiling; styrofoam color and markings subject to availability.

Operable Cargo Doors, original marine-grade plywood or bamboo floors, three standard 4-foot LED light fixtures, one duplex GFI outlet, and one 15K PTAC unit. Customer electrician to ground the unit and connect power service to an exterior panel with a 60A disconnect breaker feeding a 125A capacity panel inside.

An 8-foot wide roll-up door placed on the side wall of the container for easy storage access 8′ W x 6’8″ H self-storage grade coiling steel roll-up door with push-up opening style and stainless steel slide latch.

Includes rain pan to prevent water intrusion.

Resulting clearance is 96″ wide by 75″ tall.

Exterior paint in a Base Palette color for a 40-foot long High Cube shipping container.

 

PSR # 1794

Archived

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Chevrolet STS parts

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CATS-17361
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-27
  • Last Updated: 01/24/25
Add to Calendar 2025-01-27 2025-01-27 Bus Chevrolet STS parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division is considering purchasing Chevrolet STS bus parts with a 5-year term.  This would include an initial 3-year with two option years of one-year each.

PSR # 1792

In Development

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services

Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CDT-16755
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-01
  • Last Updated: 12/30/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 2025-03-01 Pavement Markings, Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
The pavement markings and line removal will be performed on roadways maintained by the City of Charlotte and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This is a construction-based contract for planned roadways, with a list provided to the contractor prior to bid submittal.

Archived

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Storm Water Repair and Improvement FY2025 G

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CSWS-16654
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-07
  • Last Updated: 12/11/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-07 2025-01-07 Storm Water Repair and Improvement FY2025 G

Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC.  Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drainpipe systems, channels, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, landscaping, and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer relocations, installations and adjustments.  Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within or a combination of the street right-of-way, private, residential, and commercial properties.

Archived

City Wide / Commodities & Goods

Safety Supplies

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-CTW-16645
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-16
  • Last Updated: 12/11/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-16 2025-01-16 Safety Supplies

The City of Charlotte is requesting a new contract to provide safety supplies and personal protective equipment. The successful bidder shall agree to receive all orders from the Charlotte Department of Transportation, Neighborhood and Business Services, Charlotte Water, and Solid Waste Services as well as other departments and deliver items ordered to a specified address.
All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.

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