The scope of work is miscellaneous small construction projects involving improvements at CATS bus stops that will be assigned as Task Orders. Each Task Order is estimated to be less than $30,000 in value.
PSR # 1615
Conservation of Tyvola Station Wayfinding Art
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Art in Transit is inviting qualified conservators to submit proposals to evaluate and restore a sculpture by the late artist, Dennis Oppenheim. The mixed media sculpture was installed at the Tyvola Station on the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail in 2007.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify a qualified conservation professional and select the candidate with expertise needed to restore the sculpture to the artist’s original intent.
CATS is a department of the City of Charlotte, who owns and operates the City’s public transportation modes including light rail, streetcar, and bus transit. Art in Transit (AiT) is a program within CATS that is dedicated to the integration of public art within CATS’ capital projects. Art in Transit is responsible for coordination and oversight of the installation as well as
the care and maintenance of the CATS Public Art collection.
PSR # 1599
CATS Class and Compensation Study
CATS is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive evaluation of all positions within the CATS pay structure of the organization. The study objectives are as follows:
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- Ensure positions with similar nature and complexity of work are appropriately classified within the proposed base pay hierarchy.
- Provide salary recommendations that align with position responsibilities.
- Provide career pathway recommendations that provide opportunities for compensation growth.
- Provide pay differentials between classifications that are justifiable.
- Maintain a competitive position with the external market while recognizing internal job worth hierarchies.
– Classification Alignment: Ensure that all positions with similar job nature and complexity are correctly categorized within the proposed base pay hierarchy.
– Salary Alignment: Offer salary recommendations that are in line with the respective responsibilities of each position.
– Career Progression: Recommend career pathways that facilitate opportunities for compensation growth for our employees.
– Justifiable Pay Differentials: Establish pay differentials between job classifications that are well-founded and reasonable.
– Market Competitiveness: Maintain our competitive standing in the external job market while simultaneously acknowledging the internal hierarchy of job worth within our organization.By engaging a qualified contractor to carry out this evaluation, CATS aims to optimize our compensation practices, ensuring fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with industry standards and internal structures.
The CATS Project Manager will furnish the Contractor with all necessary documentation, including pay ranges, job classifications, and any other pertinent information essential for the completion of the study.
PSR # 1595
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Micro Transit Dedicated Providers
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is inviting proposals from qualified firm(s) to partner with CATS for the development and implementation of a new micro-transit service. The goal of micro-transit is to enhance CATS’ existing bus, light rail, and streetcar services. Micro-transit is also part of CATS’
larger goal of building a more reliable, connected, and accessible transit network for the greater Charlotte area.
PSR # 1566
General Technical Assistance On-Call Consulting Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) as a department of the City of Charlotte (City) plans to hire multiple professional consultant teams to provide professional services related to transit vehicles and maintenance; facility assessments and design; transit safety, training, and security planning; and transit technology support for related CATS projects. Project teams can propose on all or just one of the general technical services being requested. The various services shall be requested on an as needed basis using a negotiated work order process. The City is seeking firms whose combination of experience and personnel will provide timely, cost effective and quality professional services to the City.
PSR # 1575
BOD Fluid analysis
BOD is requesting a contract for a vendor to conduct fluid analysis for the bus and paratransit fleet. Requesting a five (5) year contract. 3+1+1 estimating $50,000 annually
PSR # 1547
CATS Promotion Items CANCELLED
Purchase 600 gorge sling bags as CATS promotional items
PSR # 1530
Vanpool Vehicle Purchase Contract 2023 – CANCELLED
CATS BOD is requesting a solicitation for a 1-year contract with 4 one-year renewals to purchase revenue vehicles for the Vanpool Program.
73 Replacement Vehicles and 10 Expansion
65- Seven Passenger Vans
18- Fifteen Passenger Vans
Totaling 83 Vans
PSR # 1430
Convert Vanpool operations to turn-key contractor
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will convert CATS vanpool program to a turn-key operational contract. The CATS vanpool program is a resource for businesses and community groups to access ridesharing services through CATS and is a cost-effective public transit option. Commuters travel together in high-capacity vehicles between their homes or a designated location to a common work destination. The goal of the vanpool program is to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and provide a cost-effective travel alternative for commuters.
PSR # 1532