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In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030. The CDOT Sweden Rd facility currently contains many fleet vehicles and buses that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, the City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the CDOT Sweden Rd Facility with EV Chargers.

In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030. The Solid Waste facility currently contains many refuse collection vehicles that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, The City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the Solid Waste facility with EV Chargers for refuse collection vehicles.

The City of Charlotte is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) to acquire professional consulting services for strategic planning, research, analysis, and development to improve local government operations.  This multi-year contract will be awarded to multiple vendors that best meet its needs for these services.

The Consultant(s) shall be established, qualified, and experienced consulting firms capable of providing versatile strategic planning resources, support, and consultation in the local government arena.

The Consultant(s) must be capable of performing various tasks, up to and including, but not limited to:

• Providing strategic planning for various City departments, programs, services, initiatives, and activities;
• Providing expert- and research-based advice on strategic development, capacity building, business strategies, and process improvement;
• Conducting operational analyses, assessments, and audits in an effort to ascertain organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Analyses and assessments may involve such areas as operational effectiveness and accountability, organizational structure and performance, resource management and alignment, change management, workforce needs and development, succession planning, and management practices;
• Analyzing, developing, and implementing management strategies, to include but not be limited to, crisis management, protection of the City brand, and reinforcing City relationships;
• Conducting surveys regarding the City’s reputation and perception by residents, employees, customers, local business partners, regional partners, and other stakeholders;
• Conducting market research based on current market trends and best practices among peer cities, at a minimum;
• Facilitating and/or conducting strategic mapping initiatives, to include benchmarking metrics;
• Assisting City staff in testing and implementing strategy map recommendations;
• Facilitating and supporting strategic conversations, meetings, trainings, focus groups, and retreats with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Providing appropriate support as requested for special projects as assigned by the City Manager or designee.

The City of Charlotte is seeking to contract with one or more companies to provide nuisance abatement services when property owners fail to comply after legal notice. The contractors shall provide services that include but are not limited to mowing tall grass, weeds, and/or vegetation, removing yard waste, removing bulky curbside items, removing junk and debris, and/or securing (boarding up) residential and commercial structures found to be vacant and open.

The City is looking to award a contract for a term of three years with the option for (2) one-year renewal terms.

In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030.The N. Davidson CATS facility currently contains many fleet vehicles and buses that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, The City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the N. Davidson CATS facility with EV Chargers.

Scope Statement: CFD plans to build a temporary firehouse for the newly developed River District to manage response volumes in the area. The firehouse will be located on Dixie River Road, near the future Catawba Crossing, on parcel number 14128101.

The Phase 1 facility will be (1) triple wide trailer to house the firemen and a pre-engineered building to serve as an apparatus bay to house the fire engine and emergency equipment.

This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“Airport”) is seeking to establish a contract to provide/purchase fire extinguishers, perform inspections, maintenance, testing and supplies.

This is a request for a five-year goods and services contract for shop equipment, tools, and repairs.

Bus Operations Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance of the City Bus and Special Transportation Fleets. BOD Maintenance Department will be afforded the convenience of purchasing necessary shop equipment, tooling and equipment repairs as needed by having competitively sourced contracts in place for ongoing needs for maintenance and repairs.

Any ensuing contract will provide equipment, tooling and equipment repairs including, but not limited to, Medium/Heavy Duty truck specialty diagnostic and repair tools, Medium/Heavy Duty hydraulic jacking and stationary jack stands, Medium/Heavy Duty truck AC equipment and supplies, shop safety supplies and any repairs, repair parts and any accessories and related components necessary for new, retrofit or rebuild requirements.

PSR # 1656

Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the expansion of Concourse C.  The project will develop approximately 300,000 square feet with up to 16 aircraft boarding gates.  Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.

Airport will seek qualifications for Architecture/Engineering consultant services for the addition of circulation pathways to connect up to 8 existing aircraft gates in Concourse C with the Federal Inspection Station (FIS) located in Concourse D.  Services will include concept development (including architectural planning and site planning), schematic design, design development, contract documents, bidding services, and construction administration.

The purpose of this project is to increase capacity along Rea Road. Capacity will be increased by utilizing the right turn lane drops and median to develop an additional NB and SB through lane along Rea Road between the I-485 ramps and Williams Pond Lane. This project will also result in increased turn lane capacity and intersection improvements at Piper Station Drive and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Pedestrian safety and mobility will be improved by providing sidewalks on both sides of Rea Road. Other specific improvements include: curb and gutter, accessible ramps, and driveways.