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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Charlotte Fire Department / Construction
River District Firehouse Project – Phase 1 – DUPLICATE PLE ... River District Firehouse Project – Phase 1 – DUPLICATE PLEASE ARCHIVE
Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction
Storm Water Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement – TR2025
Work performed under this transportation repair (TR) contract will consist of storm water infrastructure maintenance, repair and maintenance projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, channels, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, and 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. See section 1.28 – Scope of Work for additional details and information.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
CMPD Citizen Survey Services
CMPD requests proposals from qualified vendors to conduct citizen surveys in the Charlotte regional area. The selected vendor will develop a survey process and methodology to measure Charlotte’s citizens’ sentiments on various topics. The vendor will create and administer surveys, tabulate results, and present a final product to CMPD in a written report and formal presentation(s).
The Contract will be effective for one (1) year (the “Initial Term”) with the option for two (2) two-year (2-year) renewals (the “Renewal Term”).
Aviation / Construction
CLT Center Phase 14 & 15
The project includes the interior renovation and build-out of existing storage space and other minor renovations in the CLT Center located at 5601 Wilkinson Blvd. This will include relocating the existing conference room and Tech Help space in order for these spaces to be repurposed
Charlotte Water / General Services
Lab Testing Services
Charlotte Water, a City of Charlotte department is seeking contracts with multiple laboratories to supplement the City’s lab testing services (testing lab samples from WWTPs, WTPs, etc.) for tests that we do not perform and/or when our workload exceeds capacity for internal staff to complete on time.
Department of General Services / Architectural / Engineering Services
Miscellaneous Engineering, Urban Design and Grant Writing
This selection will consist of three separate types of work. The general scope of work for each generally includes:
Miscellaneous Planning and Design Services
The miscellaneous planning and design services may be used for multiple projects and is anticipated to include the selection of multiple consultants. The projects have not been identified but may include intersection improvements, road widening, bicycle or sidewalk projects, trail projects, new alignment projects, traffic analysis, pedestrian safety improvements, structural design, advanced planning and/or feasibility work. Projects will range in scope and size.
Urban Design Services
The urban design services may be used for multiple projects and will be a task order-based agreement. This selected consultant(s) will support the city by providing services that encompass planning, economic development urban design, historic preservation and placemaking. Projects will range in scope and size.
Grant Preparation Services
The city has applied for various state and federal grants (SS4A, RAISE, etc.) and is looking for consultant(s) to provide assistance with grant preparation services for future applications. The selected consultants will be expected to lead the effort in coordination with city staff to provide all services needed to apply for various state and federal grants. It is anticipated that multiple consultants may be selected for this task.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Zone 3 Stomwater and Site Improvements
This construction will improve site conditions at the Zone 3 Field Operation facility. Construction work will include stormwater settling basins, stormwater conveyance, and various site improvements. The design is already complete.
Department of General Services / Commodities & Goods
Knuckle-Boom Truck Body
Landscape Management’s landscape operations group maintains more than 1,500 acres of landscaping across more than 200 city properties, including operational, administrative, and community facilities; vacant parcels; nearly 1,000 medians; and six public spaces (Arequipa Park, Crescent Park, Five Points Public Plaza, The Green at Prosperity Village, The Ritz at Washington Heights and Thomas Polk Park). The group also installs new landscaping and controls excessive vegetation growth.
The Landscape Management Division seeks to establish a contract for a one-time purchase of a Knuckle-Boom Truck Body from a qualified vendor. The contract will be for the purchase, delivery, maintenance and repair, and training in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions outlined in the Invitation To Bid.
Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods
HURST Jaws of Life
The City of Charlotte is seeking a new contract for HURST Jaws of Life. The City has determined Hurst Jaws of Life tools to be the best fit for emergency rescue purposes. These tools are used to free trapped occupants from motor vehicle collisions, machinery accidents, and other rescue situations.
River District Firehouse Project – Phase 1.
Construct a new fire house in the River District of Charlotte NC.