Hybrid Bus Repair RFP

CATS OVERVIEW:

The CATS BOD currently operates two stand alone bus maintenance facilities. These facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, running a total of 11,682,341 miles per year. Each facility has specific vehicle types assigned to it. Types of bus routes include, regional commuter service, circulator service, fixed route transit as well as on demand service. At present, there are 304 buses with either Allison H40/ 50 EP Hybrid Drive Systems or Allison Hydraulic Transmissions. CATS is searching for a vendor to repair these hybrid buses since CATS does not have the capability to fix them.

 

PSR 1020

AUTOMATED VERTICAL SHUTTLE STORAGE UNIT

Charlotte Area Transit System’s Rail Division is requesting bids for a new automated vertical storage unit for the South Blvd Light Rail Facility. This will include the replacement and removal the existing unit, which is approximately 25 years old. This bid submission shall include design, delivery and installation.

The scope of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract for the purchase, delivery, and other inherently related activities of the automated vertical shuttle storage unit and in compliance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth in this ITB.

 

CANCEL- CATS Facilities Air Compressor Services Contract

Contract needed for Air Compressor and Dryer PM and repair services. The VMF currently needs a new Air Compressor to assist with Rail Car maintenance. Repair existing air systems, install new air lines and air dryer.

 

 

PSR-805

Bus Transaxle Reconditioning Services

The Company shall supply quality, trained professionals to properly diagnose, test, disassemble, clean, and/or replace OE parts as needed and reassemble. The Company is required to use genuine Meritor parts and employees certified to rebuild the differential. To help reduce turn-around time, the Company shall keep one differential (per part number) on hand. The Company will be required to return the reconditioned item or items to our facilities within twenty-four (24) hours of pick up.

 

PSR-754

Emergency Egress Gate Additions

Fabricate and install new galvanized emergency egress gates and galvanized gate posts at Tom Hunter (three new gates) University City Boulevard (six new gates) McCullough (three new gates) and J W Clay (six new gates) stations for a total of 18 new gates. New gates and gate posts are to match existing gates and gate posts submittal drawings.

 

PSR-666

Promotional Items

Promotional Items used for various marketing campaigns, as well as internal use, to include: Pens, Hand Sanitizer, T-Shirts, Lip Balm, Flower Pots, Coffee Sleeves, Water Bottles, Phone Wallets, Post-it-Notes, and Visors & Hats.

For bidding requirements contact Brenda.Faison@charlottenc.gov 

 

 

PSR-984 (REBID)

MCI OEM Bus Parts

BOD (Bus Operations Division) requires a goods contract to purchase OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture)  MCI (Motor Coach Industry)/New flyer parts

 

 

PSR-952

Cancelled Vanpool Billboards

Vanpool has requested CATS Marketing assist them with billboard advertising.  CATS is seeking billboard advertising space to promote its vanpool program. Desired locations include:  I-77 North from Rock Hill to Clanton Rd. I-77 South from Mooresville to Sunset Rd.  I-85 South from Concord to Sugar Creek  I-85 North from Gastonia to Wilkinson Blvd. Quote must include printing and installation for a two-month period. Vendor to provide traffic counts and photos of locations. CATS will provide camera ready artwork. 

 

PSR-929