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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction

Charlotte Water / Construction
| This project provides increased hydraulic capacity to the Mallard Tank, which will enable it to trend better with the Huntersville Tank. This will eliminate the need to throttle inlet valve at Huntersville Tank, which will result in energy savings by reducing discharge HGLs at pump stations. It will also provide higher capacity for water to be leaked through the Mallard PRV from the 978 into the 882 in emergency scenarios. |

Charlotte Water / Construction
This project includes significant improvements to the existing service water system at the Franklin Water Treatment Plant. The scope of work involves the replacement of existing pumps, piping, valves, and backflow devices within the service water system. Additionally, new flow meters will be installed on the Franklin Water Treatment Plant service water system, while existing flow meters on the filter effluent lines at the Lee S. Dukes Water Treatment Plant will also be replaced. These upgrades are expected to enhance the accuracy of flow measurements and improve the efficiency of the service water system.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
The Hastings/Princeton Storm Drainage Improvement Project will reduce street and structure flooding throughout the neighborhood. Located within a drainage area of approximately 80 acres, the project will replace aging infrastructure and provide adequate system capacity. The project area is bordered by Wellesley Avenue to the north, Hastings Drive to the south, Selwyn Avenue to the east and Jamestown Drive to the west.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Old Plank portion of project: Project initiated due to failure of 84” CMP system on Old Plank Rd. City plans to remove and replace 86” CMP with 56LF 8’x7’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls;
Caldwell Williams portion of project: Project initiated due to road flooding. City plans to replace (2) 60” CMP pipes with 39 LF of 13×5 Box culvert. City also intends to add 40LF of 18” RCP; (2) Double catch basins and (2) concrete wingwalls; Pavement and curb replacement.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Project initiated to permanently fix what was an old AFT project. City intends to replace the existing 12’x8’ CMP and replace with approx. 50 LF of 10×8 RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; (4) CBs; (1) JB; Asphalt and curb replacement; Tie existing sewer crossing into a separate system (2) SSMH’s and approx 30 LF of 8” DIP; 15 LF 15” PVC

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities division anticipates contracting out Bus fueling and pneumatic pumping equipment and system operations. This would include all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision required to perform necessary PM and repair work. CATS uses multiple fueling stations and pneumatic equipment between two facilities. This would be a 3-year contract with the option of two 1-year renewals.
PSR # 1980

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) rail operations division anticipates soliciting for bulk fluids. These include six (6) gallon drums of 75w90 and 800 gallons of Aeroshell 31.
PSR # 1967

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Marketing division anticipates contracting out the services of a qualified Transit Advertising Agency to manage, sell, and execute advertising placements across CATS assets, including buses, light rail vehicles, stations, and other designated transit properties. The selected agency will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive advertising sales strategy that maximizes revenue generation, ensures brand consistency, and aligns with CATS’ operational and community standards.
PSR #1984

Department of General Services / General Services
The City requires a qualified and manufacturer-authorized service provider to work in conjunction with Fleet Management. The Company shall perform repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostic, warranty repair and representation, and related Services on the City’s fleet of various models and years of motorcycles, ATV, and utility vehicles owned and operated by the City at their Company facilities or at approved City locations.
The Newell Stream Restoration Project is located near WT Harris Boulevard (NC 24) and Old Concord Road along a network of tributaries to Toby Creek. Project improvements include restoring approximately 2,500 LF of degraded stream channel, floodplain, and riparian buffer.