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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.
If you have questions or need assistance with this portal, contact City Procurement at earlybird@charlottenc.gov.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction
North Yard Storage Site Construction Project
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) development division anticipates contracting construction up-fits at the North Yard Facility with intentions of utilizing the area as storage for CATS. The storage yard, also known as the North Yard Annex, will be a secured and monitored area with access control, security lighting, CCTV cameras, fencing, and power supply capable of providing climate control measures to material as needed.
PSR # 2033
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
LRV & STREETCAR INVENTORY SPARE BRAKE PADS & DISC
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail division anticipates contracting for spare brake pads and disc for the LRV S70 and Streetcar. The brake pads and disc are essential to maintaining the braking system during preventative maintenance for revenue service.
PSR # 2038
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Camera & Access Control Maintenance
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety and Security division anticipates contracting for comprehensive maintenance covering the following systems:
The goal of this RFP is to secure a single vendor capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Access Control and Camera Systems under one unified agreement. The camera system comprises equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Pelco, Panasonic, and Axis. The selected vendor must demonstrate the capability to support all components of the system, regardless of manufacturer.
The vendor will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the Access Control and Camera Systems. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain full system functionality.
PSR # 1988
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services
CATS Contract for Fuel Treating and Cleaning the Diesel Storage Tanks
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.
PSR # 1974
Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
Comfort Stations at JW Clay and University City Blvd.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of operator comfort stations at JW Clay & University City Blvd.
PSR # 2016
Charlotte Area Transit System / Architectural / Engineering Services, Construction
Comfort Station at Old Concord Road
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates posting a solicitation for the construction of an operator comfort station at the Park and Ride on Old Concord Road.
PSR # 2015
Aviation / Construction
Center Lighting Vault Relocation
A new Center Lighting Vault (CLV) facility will be constructed ahead of the future South Ramp Expansion – Phase 3. Relocation of this facility will include relocating all existing infrastructure from the existing CLV to the proposed site location. Scope of work for this project includes airfield electrical, new building construction, security fencing and more. Following the commissioning of the new CLV facility, the project will decommission and demo the existing building facilities and equipment.
Charlotte Water / General Services
Workforce Management Replacement Consultant
The City of Charlotte is seeking a consultant to assist with the replacement of its workforce management system. The City is planning to replace the existing WFM software platform (Service Suite version 9.8.1).
This system is used across all service areas managed by our water utility department, including residential and commercial properties throughout the City of Charlotte.
This Storm Drainage Improvement Project will replace failing storm water infrastructure at 3144, 3200, and 3232 Freedom Drive. Project will install over 1500 feet of new storm drainage pipe.