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Charlotte Area Transit System Contracts

CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM

Partner with CATS to Enhance Charlotte’s Transit System

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is committed to meeting the mobility needs of every community member. To achieve the CATS Vision, we focus on access, sustainability, equity, and safety. Engage with CATS transit bids to support our transit system.

City development of the regional transportation system aims for ease in which community members can use public transit to travel to places of employment, education centers, medical facilities, or other life necessities. Engage in these City of Charlotte opportunities through CATS bids and transit RFPs to create environmentally friendly transit options that work to decrease CO2 emissions in the greater Charlotte area and enforce safety guidelines that ensure riders, employees, and contractors along the CATS system can travel without threats of violence, harm, or crime.

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-18078
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-27
  • Last Updated: 04/03/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-27 2025-05-27 STS Bus parts – Ford Chassis

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out FORD Engines and Parts. CATS maintains a fleet of Special Transportation buses that currently are manufactured by ARBOC Bus. Vendors would need to supply CATS with OEM parts. These parts include but are not limited to replacement engines, engines parts, transmissions, transmission parts, brakes parts, drive shafts, and suspension parts. This will be a three-year contract with two options of one year each.

PSR # 1888

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17992
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-18
  • Last Updated: 03/18/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 2025-06-18 Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the construction of the Hambright Park & Ride.  The proposed Hambright Park and Ride will be an approximately 460 parking space mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The project will also include a new public street to access the site, driver comfort station (driver restroom facilities), internal pedestrian circulation, provisions for a mobility hub for micro-mobility options and/or shared ride services, site security and surveillance, and sustainability components.

PSR # 1883

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

CATS Light Rail Tire Wheel Kits

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17622
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CATS Light Rail Tire Wheel Kits

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division anticipates contracting out LRV Wheel Tire Kits.  This will be a 3-year contract with two one-year options to maintain sets of tire wheels for on-hand inventory spares.

PSR #1870

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Batteries

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17620
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Batteries

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out the purchase of bus batteries.  This will be a 5-year contract (3+1+1) .

PSR # 1864

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Fastener Service

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17618
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Fastener Service

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for fastener stocking service at both the South Tryon and North Davidson locations.  This would be a 7-year contract (5+1+1).

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Decals and Signage

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17609
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Decals and Signage

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for decals and graphics.  This would be a 5-year contract (3+1+1).

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

Bus Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17615
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Fire Extinguisher Service and Inspections

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out for the inspection and service of fire extinguishers on up to 400 vehicles at the locations of 901 North Davidson and 3145 South Tryon.  Inspections will take place annually and will be serviced if necessary.  This is a 5 year contract (3+1+1).

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Detroit Engine Parts

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17613
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Detroit Engine Parts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for the supply of Detroit Bus Engine parts for the bus fleet.  This will be a 5-year contract (3+1+1).

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods

Bus Preventative Maintenance Filters

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17611
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 Bus Preventative Maintenance Filters

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations division (BOD) anticipates contracting for preventative maintenance filters over a 5-year period (3+1+1).

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In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services

CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Ser ... CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Services

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17432
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-06-30
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 2025-06-30 CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the repair and replacement of windows and glass at various maintained facilities.

The contractor must be able to repair or replace all types of glass storefronts and doors and associated glass accessories or products, including but not limited to:
• Bus Shelters
• Store fronts/Aluminum Doors,
• Commercial Glass Doors,
• Frameless Glass Doors,
• Commercial Glass Walls,
• Commercial Mirror Walls,
• Interior Glass Systems,
• Back Painted Glass,
• Curtain Walls / Skylights,
• Specialty Glass (examples: acrylic, lexan, insulated, impact/bullet-resistant),
• Windows of all types, including single and double pane,
• Window screens, new and rescreened,
• Marker Boards,
• Glass trophy cases, show cases and glass shelves, and
• Typical associated glass accessories or products.

Services shall include, but not be limited to:
• Door repair, replacement or renovation,
• Window repair, replacement or renovation,
• Storefront repair, replacement or renovation,
• Water Intrusion Repair, and
• Emergency Repairs and Board-Up services.

PSR # 1845

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17430
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-04-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 2025-04-18 Little Sugar Creek Bridge Scour Repair

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the repair of the Little Sugar Creek Bridge scour.

PSR # 1843

In Development Charlotte Area Transit System

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction

North Yard Storage Site Construction

  • Posting Number: 2025-Q2(Apr-Jun)-CATS-17426
  • Anticipated Posting Date: 2025-05-18
  • Last Updated: 03/16/25
Add to Calendar 2025-05-18 2025-05-18 North Yard Storage Site Construction

The project will include 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 # 1840