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 Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project Series AA
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
4101 High Ridge
This 4101 High Ridge Project will consist of 47 HP 12×53 steel piles for an approximate total of 1880 LF. The proposed culvert is an 12′ x 4′ Precast R.C Box Culvert for 45 LF. The endwalls will be Non-Standard Endwalls. There is also a pump around operation, relocation of a 12″ DI Restrained Joint Water Pipe, PC 350 for 52 LF, Concrete Culvert Foundation, and Traffic Control for Road Closure is needed to complete this project.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
CATS Mobile Town Hall Vehicle Upfit
This vehicle upfit will serve as a mobile town hall for community events and will be available for use by all city departments. CATS will have first priority given the role CATS has served in bringing this mobile town hall to life.
PSR # 1729
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
CATS Cummins Bus Engines and Replacement Parts Solicitation
Charlotte Area Transit System’s Bus Operations Division is requesting a 3-year for contract for Cummins engines and replacement parts. The selected vendor would supply all Original Manufacturer Cummins engines and replacement parts for all of Charlotte Area Transit System’s Bus Operations.
PSR # 1665
Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods, General Services
Landscape Power Equipment and Maintenance Services
The Charlotte Fire Department is soliciting a contract for the purchase of landscape power equipment and maintenance of such at City of Charlotte Fire Stations. In addition, this contract shall provide replacements for CFD Emergency Response power equipment such as chain saws and rotary saws. This contract will include four (4) new fire stations built over the contract term including four (4) ladder companies. This contract shall include a replacement schedule for aged-out equipment as well.
Charlotte Fire Department / Commodities & Goods, General Services
Power Equipment and Maintenance Services
The Charlotte Fire Department is soliciting a contract for the purchase of landscape power equipment and maintenance of such at City of Charlotte Fire Stations. In addition, this contract shall provide replacements for CFD Emergency Response power equipment such as chain saws and rotary saws. This contract will include four (4) new fire stations built over the contract term including four (4) ladder companies. This contract shall include a replacement schedule for aged-out equipment as well.
Aviation / General Services
Holiday Décor Design and Installation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is looking for a Company to design, install, de-install and maintain holiday décor and decorations of various sizes throughout the terminal and rental car facility. All décor and decorations must be code compliant and safe for all passengers within the terminal. There are tentatively 12-16 potential locations for large and small installation.
Finance / General Services
Long Term Investment Program (LTIP) Investment Consulting Services RFP ... Long Term Investment Program (LTIP) Investment Consulting Services RFP
The purpose of this solicitation is to select an investment consultant (Company) that will partner with the City of Charlotte to provide investment consulting services for the City’s Long-Term Investment Program (“LTIP”) and assist with fiduciary oversight for the City’s existing deferred compensation programs and retiree health investment plan.
Charlotte Water / Architectural / Engineering Services
Interbasin Transfer Modification Project
Charlotte Water is soliciting Statement of Qualifications from a qualified engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment and prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines. The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, identifying scope alternatives that would provide for long term water supply to the Rocky River portion of the CLTW service area. Also, identifying potential environmental impacts, including secondary and cumulative impacts associated with the proposed IBT modification and identified alternatives. The selected Firm shall have relevant experience in developing Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) within the realm of water resources, supply, and use. Preferably the Firm will have experience in development of EIS related specifically to interbasin transfer of water related to the regulatory requirements of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).
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 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.