Partner with CATS to Enhance Charlotte’s Transit System

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately 25 buildings, including offices, Park & Rides, Maintenance Facilties, equipment shops, that house various CATS activities.  CATS anticipates contracting for commercial plumbing services on an on-call at various locations as directed by the CATS Facilities Manager. The Company shall respond to emergency calls for service within 24 hours. Services include all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the plumbing projects.  This would be a three year contract with two one-year renewals.

PSR # 1938

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates soliciting for the repair of a damaged storm drain pipe along 4th Street in order to improve drainage at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

PSR # 1955

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking a Company to perform Americans with Disability Act (ADA) required complementary paratransit passenger service to augment the existing Special Transportation Service (STS). The Company will meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) and ADA requirements in the safe and efficient service of the assigned passengers.

In accordance with the ADA, CATS offers complementary paratransit services to individuals who, because of a disability (physical, cognitive, or visual), cannot access fixed routes buses. The ADA defines eligibility for complementary Paratransit service in 49 CFR Section 37.123 of the federal regulations.
CATS operates the paratransit system, which is a pre-scheduled, shared-ride, origin to destination service.

This is a nonexclusive agreement. CATS reserves the right to certify other eligible private transportation service companies that apply to participate in the Program.

The term “customer” shall refer to CATS applicants and/or existing CATS clients and their companions or Personal Care Attendants (PCA). The term “CATS Transit System” shall refer to both CATS’ accessible fixed route bus and CATS’ accessible light rail.

The Company shall be responsible for transporting CATS paratransit eligible customers in accordance with the ADA. Disability alone does not determine paratransit eligibility; the decision is based on the customer’s functional ability to use the fixed-route bus and is not a medical decision.

CATS service area is 741 sq. miles and paratransit service consists of over 5,000 eligible passengers and 2,500 active passengers with at least one ride in past 12 months. With currently 700+ scheduled rides per weekday and 200+ on weekends. 25% of trips scheduled involve a customer with a mobility device. As the COVID-19 pandemic ridership is returning to pre-pandemic levels

While the City is flexible with respect to certain elements of the Special Transportation Services (STS) ADA Paratransit Services, the City has specific requirements and preferences for the Service delivery method.

PSR #1510

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out drainage improvements at the South Boulevard grade crossing near the Freeland intersection.

PSR # 1942

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates requesting proposals in the near future from qualified consulting firms to provide Program Management and Advisor (PMA) services to support the oversight and implementation of a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar transit capital program involving bus and rail expansion. This program encompasses planning, design, construction, and integration of major transit improvements over the next 30 years.

PSR # 1937

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out a Student Training Station (STS) simulator system to be installed at 901 N. Davidson. The simulator should have screens that cover at least 180 degrees of view . There should also be a desk behind it that shows what the operator is viewing.

PSR # 1930

In July 2012, Congress authorized a new federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which consolidated two transit programs under previous legislation (Section 5310: “Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities” and Section 5317: “New Freedom Program”) into a single: “Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities” (Section 5310). The purpose of this consolidated program is to provide funds for projects that serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations when traditional public transportation services are insufficient, unavailable, or inappropriate and programs that expand the transportation options beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

PSR # 1928

This is a contract that will provide for preventative maintenance and repair for (8) AERCO boiler equipment at the CATS South Tryon Maintenance Facility Complex and CATS South Boulevard Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance Facility. This equipment can only be serviced by AERCO certified technicians with access to proprietary parts.

PSR # 1769

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Information and Technology division (I&T) is undertaking a comprehensive upgrade of the critical network infrastructure on the Lynx Blue Line Extension.  This will be done by replacing the existing Moxa EDS-508-A-T network switches–in service since their installation in 2017–with the more advanced and reliable EDS-4008-T network switches. This replacement will significantly improve network stability and performance, ensuring continued operational excellence. In addition to the hardware upgrade, we will also be updating the network monitoring and management software to the latest version of MXView One. This software enhancement includes full licensing coverage for all 33 newly installed switches, enabling more efficient, centralized-control and real-time monitoring of the network. These improvements are designed to support the growing demands of the Lynx Blue Line Extension, enhance system security, and facilitate proactive maintenance, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient transit network.

PSR 1925

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates soliciting for automotive parts and accessories and all related products and services for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles to the City of Charlotte. The City’s Transit department requires a broad variety of light, medium, heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.  Contractor would need to bid on the entire line of manufacturer lines of products and components to accommodate the City’s requirements.

PSR # 1902

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out printing services for schedules, brochures, and other Marketing materials.  Printing services include the production of approximately 67 unique CATS route schedules and related brochure designs with an aggregate printing quantity of 500,000 to 750,000 annually.  Schedules are typically printed three times per year (January, May, and September) in conjunction with a cycle of route service changes implemented by CATS service planning.

PSR # 1886

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the installation and integration of an Axle Counter System (ACS) into the existing CATS Blue Line Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) at the following locations.:
1. South Yard South Interlocking
2. South Yard North Interlocking
3. North Yard South Interlocking
4. North Yard North Interlocking
5. UNCC Interlocking
6. I-485 Interlocking
7. CTC/6th Street Interlocking
8. Old Concord Road Interlocking & Pumpernickle Crossing

PSR # 1894