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Aviation / General Services

Charlotte Water / General Services
This project will increase treatment capacity at the McDowell WRRF. Work will include but is not limited to designing a new BTB, RAS and WAS pumps, a new RAS distribution box, new hydro cyclones, and improvements to the blower building.

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Safety and Security division anticipates contracting for comprehensive maintenance covering the following systems:
The goal of this RFP is to secure a single vendor capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Access Control and Camera Systems under one unified agreement. The camera system comprises equipment from multiple manufacturers, including Pelco, Panasonic, and Axis. The selected vendor must demonstrate the capability to support all components of the system, regardless of manufacturer.
The vendor will be responsible for ensuring reliable performance, timely troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support for both the Access Control and Camera Systems. This includes the repair or replacement of camera hardware as needed to maintain full system functionality.
PSR # 1988

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the fuel treatment and cleaning associated with underground diesel storage tanks.
PSR # 1974

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, General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting with a firm(s) to supply components and the associated labor to recondition Alternators, Starter Motors and Fan Motors currently used on the CATS fixed route buses.
PSR # 1987

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of approximately (44) facilities, including Administrative Offices, Maintenance Facilities, Park & Ride Facilities, Light Rail Facilities and offices, equipment shops, Parking Decks, Power Stations, Transit Power Sub- stations, etc.
Contractor shall inspect and maintain CATS owned building roof systems, provide minor roof repairs to prevent roof system leakage, take digital photos, and provide a report on each system.
PSR # 1778

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
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

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 is seeking a qualified equipment dealer and service provider to work with the Fleet Management Division in supporting the City’s fleet of vocational trucks of various makes and model years. Services include, but are not limited to, repair, replacement, maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and related technical support for heavy vocational truck bodies within GVWR Classes 5 through 8.
The selected Company (or Companies) will provide complete service, maintenance, and repair for all vocational truck bodies and related systems operated by the City, without exception. These include, but are not limited to, jetting trucks and trailers, truck-mounted service bodies, cranes, bucket trucks, hot patch units, combination sewer trucks, catch basin cleaners, and concrete mixers.

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.
This project involves the remediation of vegetation obstructions within the airspace surrounding CLT. Work will include tree clearing and topping in areas adjacent to the airfield and within the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) surface and Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). Vegetation will be reduced to maintain required clearances at least 20 feet below the FAA Part 77 surface. The total remediation area covers approximately 175 acres and will be completed in prioritized phases based on criticality to airport operations and safety.