Doing Business with the City

A diverse group of employees at a conference table The City of Charlotte's procurement professionals are an instrumental part of the city's growth and have a tremendous influence on the economic conditions in the community, with accumulative purchasing power estimated to be more than $3 billion for FY 2022-23. For 22 years, the city has received the Sustained Professional Purchasing Award for demonstrating excellence in purchasing standards from the North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing. Learn more about the impact of procurement on city operations.

Charlotte Business INClusion

Enhancing competition and participation of Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city contracting.

Special Provisions Online Library

Boilerplates for city staff and consultants to use to meet the specific needs of each project

Contract Opportunities

Want to do business with the city? We have vendor opportunities for all types of businesses, from construction and landscaping to marketing.

Vendor Registration

Want to do business with the City of Charlotte? Become a registered vendor!

Public Auctions

Learn more about how you can purchase surplus property and rolling stock for the City, County, Emergency Management and the Housing Authority.

Spectrum Center Renovations

If you're a vendor who's interested in becoming a supplier or service provider for the Spectrum Center Renovations project, fill out a quick interest form.

Current Vendors

Invoicing requirements and support for current vendors of the City of Charlotte

Contracting FAQs

Your most frequently asked questions about the city's procurement process and how to do business with the City of Charlotte

Clean Construction Strategies

City contractors are encouraged to implement clean construction strategies to ensure the safety and health of construction workers, the communities surrounding construction sites and regional air quality

General Services CAD Standards

Guidelines and requirements for the delivery and acceptance for electronic plan submittals

Details & Consultant Resources

Boilerplates to assist consultants in meeting the specific needs for each project.

Resources for Landscape Contractors

A one-stop resource for licensing, certification and how to do business with the City of Charlotte

Environmental Purchasing

City Procurement assists in the selection of products that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment.

Additional Resources

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