This contract is for GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION & REPAIRS ON VARIOUS ROADS, AS NEEDED, UPON REQUEST IN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE. The Engineer and or designee will designate maintenance and repair of guardrail at various locations in the city. The maintenance and repair of guardrail throughout the city will vary on the amount of existing or damaged guardrail on each route and should take this into consideration when submitting the bid. During maintenance and/or repair of damaged sections of guardrail, the contractor shall replace all needed components of guardrail as directed by the Engineer and stabilize existing guardrail and appurtenances at the site. All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of this contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Roadway Standard Drawings, January 2024, and the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
2025 Driver Feedback Sign Equipment
The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking bids from a qualified supplier to provide up to fifty (50) portable driver feedback speed sign assemblies. As part of a rotational installation program, driver feedback sign assemblies are used to indicate to a driver when vehicles are exceeding the speed limit in an effort to encourage better compliance with speed limits. Driver feedback signs can also be used to gather speed data from the locations where they are deployed. CDOT will manage the installation of these devices internally and will only procure the signs under this contract.
Traffic Signal Detection Equipment Evaluation
The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintains more than 950 traffic signals. Many are equipped with advanced detection technologies to detect all types of roadway users. Over the years, CDOT has used a variety of detection equipment and now seeks to upgrade and standardize detection equipment across the city. The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must
reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.
LED Traffic Sign Modules
The Charlotte Department of Transportation is seeking a new contract to purchase LED-based traffic signals modules to replace or upgrades existing signal lights at selected intersections. All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.
Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt
The City of Charlotte requires Sodium Chloride Salt for deicing City streets and roads, and as a preventative measure for any anticipated snowy or icy street conditions. This solicitation is to provide bulk tonnage delivery of Sodium Chloride Deicing Salt that has been treated with an anti-caking agent to the addresses specified by the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT). The contract established will be for three years with the option for two (2) one-year renewal options.
Traffic Signal Detection Technology Evaluation
The City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide advanced detection technology and assist with its installation at designated intersections. This effort supports a comparative analysis to identify the most suitable detection solution for the City. The selected detection systems must reliably identify all roadway users, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooters.
Participating vendors will engage in a field evaluation and must provide all necessary equipment, software, and installation assistance. The City intends to award a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, for a total potential term of five years. Evaluation criteria include detection capabilities, ease of installation and maintenance, technical compliance, feature set, data quality, experience, and cost competitiveness.
Traffic Control Devices
The City of Charlotte is seeking a new contract for Traffic Control Devices. The City of Charlotte maintains a large and modern traffic signal system and has for many years used standardized materials and equipment. This system is complex and requires dedicated maintenance and oversight management to ensure that it functions as necessary. All materials and equipment used to maintain this system are required to be interchangeable and function with the existing infrastructure.
Spectrum Center Traffic Control Services
The City of Charlotte provides direct traffic control and logistical Support for the Spectrum Center which is host to an estimated 125 sporting, music, business, and other events each year. The City is interested in receiving proposals for this service. The awarded Company shall be the sole provider of traffic control services for the Spectrum Center and designated areas around the Spectrum Center. The Company shall provide all personnel, and traffic control equipment to implement the Traffic Control Plan for the safe operation of vehicles and pedestrians. The Company shall be responsible for the storage, retrieval, set up, and immediate removal of all traffic control equipment from City owned rights -of-way following the events. On-site presence is required for the duration of the event.
Chemical Grouting
Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is committed to enhancing the driving, bicycling, and walk experience through planning, operating, and maintaining the City’s transportation choices for residents and visitors. An important component in the operation and maintenance of the transportation network is the maintenance of storm drainage systems and subsurface soils. The city has more than 3,800 miles of drainage pipe and over 150,000 associated inlets, outfalls and other systems. The Street Maintenance Division of CDOT serves as maintenance providers for much of this system in the right of way. Chemical grouting provides a repair and maintenance method that is less disruptive than typical excavation methods. The services generally consist of the provision of as-needed CHEMICAL GROUTING on storm water pipes, collars, subsurface voids and other areas as appropriate.