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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.

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In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

New Bern Drainage Replacement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-14402
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-21
  • Last Updated: 04/02/24
Add to Calendar 2024-06-21 2024-06-21 New Bern Drainage Replacement Project

This project is comprised of the installation of a new culvert crossing across the light rail alignment, located between New Bern Station and Poindexter Rd.

PSR # 1695

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Erwin Road Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-8620
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 04/02/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Erwin Road Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand-dug and trenched conduit, existing conduit, and aerial attachments to poles. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment, and other related activities.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Byrum Drive/West Boulevard Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-8622
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 04/02/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Byrum Drive/West Boulevard Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand-dug, and trenched conduit, existing conduit, and aerial attachments to poles. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment, and other related activities.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Fleet Shop Tools and Equipment

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-DGS-14438
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-04-30
  • Last Updated: 03/28/24
Add to Calendar 2024-04-30 2024-04-30 Fleet Shop Tools and Equipment

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Fleet Shop Tools & Equipment to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall provide fleet shop tools and equipment as needed by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

Wilkinson Boulevard Phase 3 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-8628
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 Wilkinson Boulevard Phase 3 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand dug and trenched conduit, existing conduit and aerial attachments to poles. It will remove existing copper communication cables. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment and other related activities.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Department of Transportation / Construction

North Tryon Street Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CDT-4202
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-31
  • Last Updated: 03/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 2024-05-31 North Tryon Street Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)

This project will install single‐mode fiber optic cable installed in new directionally bored, hand-dug and trenched conduit, existing conduit, and aerial attachments to poles. It will remove existing copper communication cables. This project includes entrances and interconnect equipment for existing traffic signal control cabinets and the installation of traffic management cameras. This project also includes fiber optic cable splicing, testing, Ethernet communications equipment, traffic management camera equipment, and other related activities.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Pneumatic Parts

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-13600
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-20
  • Last Updated: 03/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-06-20 2024-06-20 Bus Pneumatic Parts

Charlotte Area Transit System’s Bus Operations is requesting a contract to support all Bus Pneumatic parts. The vendor would be responsible to supply parts for all potential Bus Manufacturers. The contract will have a 3-year initial term with 2 optional one-year renewals.

PSR # 1638

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

BOD bulk fluids

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-14304
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-06-19
  • Last Updated: 03/25/24
Add to Calendar 2024-06-19 2024-06-19 BOD bulk fluids

BOD is requesting a 5 year contract (3+1+1) for bus bulk fluids.

Fluid Specifications:

      • Diesel Oil (1): Conventional CJ-4 multi viscosity 15W40 diesel motor oil that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications.
          • Cummins CES 20081
          • Detroit Diesel 93K218
      • Diesel Oil (2): Fully synthetic multi viscosity 5W40 diesel motor oil that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications. o Ford WSS-M2C171-E
      • Motor Oil (1): Must be a fully synthetic 5W30 General Motors approved Dexos1 Gen 3 product.
      • Transmission Fluid (1): Must be an Allison approved TES 468 product
      • Transmission Fluid (2): Mercon LV transmission fluid that must meet or exceed the following OEM specifications.
          • Ford WSS-M2C938-A
      • Transmission Fluid (3) must meet or exceed the specifications for DEXRON VI and DEXRON HP
      • Gear Oil: Full synthetic GL-5 S.A.E. 75W140
      • Hydraulic Fluid: 5506A Hydraulic Oil
      • Grease: Premium Hi Temp EP grease with a NLGI Grade of 2
      • Coolant (1) : Coolant must meet or exceed all the following OEM specifications.
          • Ford WSS-M97B44-D2
          • Cummins 14603
      • Coolant (2) Must meet or exceed the current DEXCOOL specification.
      • DEF: Must be API Certified and meet ISO 22241 standards

PSR # 1689

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Combination Sewer Truck Body Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-10276
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-03-01
  • Last Updated: 03/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-03-01 2025-03-01 Combination Sewer Truck Body Repair Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Combination Sewer Truck Body Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet combination sewer truck equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Department of General Services / General Services

Fleet Trailer Equipment Repair Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q1(Jan-Mar)-DGS-10279
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-01-30
  • Last Updated: 03/21/24
Add to Calendar 2025-01-30 2025-01-30 Fleet Trailer Equipment Repair Services

The City of Charlotte is seeking a qualified provider of Fleet Trailer Equipment Repair Services to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform maintenance, and repair services on fleet trailed equipment owned, operated, or maintained by the City.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3434
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-05-15
  • Last Updated: 03/21/24
Add to Calendar 2024-05-15 2024-05-15 Louise Ave Storm Drainage Improvement Project

This construction project is located just east of downtown along an unnamed tributary to Little Sugar Creek on Louise Ave. The purpose and need for the 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.

In Development charlotte water

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

High Ridge (4101) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

  • Posting Number: 2024-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CSWS-3447
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2024-04-15
  • Last Updated: 03/21/24
Add to Calendar 2024-04-15 2024-04-15 High Ridge (4101) Storm Drainage Improvement Project

The purpose and need for the 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 review is complete.

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