The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates requesting proposals in the near future from qualified consulting firms to provide Program Management and Advisor (PMA) services to support the oversight and implementation of a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar transit capital program involving bus and rail expansion. This program encompasses planning, design, construction, and integration of major transit improvements over the next 30 years.

PSR # 1937

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out a Student Training Station (STS) simulator system to be installed at 901 N. Davidson. The simulator should have screens that cover at least 180 degrees of view . There should also be a desk behind it that shows what the operator is viewing.

PSR # 1930

In July 2012, Congress authorized a new federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), which consolidated two transit programs under previous legislation (Section 5310: “Transportation for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities” and Section 5317: “New Freedom Program”) into a single: “Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities” (Section 5310). The purpose of this consolidated program is to provide funds for projects that serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations when traditional public transportation services are insufficient, unavailable, or inappropriate and programs that expand the transportation options beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

PSR # 1928

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

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Information and Technology division (I&T) is undertaking a comprehensive upgrade of the critical network infrastructure on the Lynx Blue Line Extension.  This will be done by replacing the existing Moxa EDS-508-A-T network switches–in service since their installation in 2017–with the more advanced and reliable EDS-4008-T network switches. This replacement will significantly improve network stability and performance, ensuring continued operational excellence. In addition to the hardware upgrade, we will also be updating the network monitoring and management software to the latest version of MXView One. This software enhancement includes full licensing coverage for all 33 newly installed switches, enabling more efficient, centralized-control and real-time monitoring of the network. These improvements are designed to support the growing demands of the Lynx Blue Line Extension, enhance system security, and facilitate proactive maintenance, ultimately contributing to a more robust and resilient transit network.

PSR 1925

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates soliciting for automotive parts and accessories and all related products and services for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles to the City of Charlotte. The City’s Transit department requires a broad variety of light, medium, heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.  Contractor would need to bid on the entire line of manufacturer lines of products and components to accommodate the City’s requirements.

PSR # 1902

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out printing services for schedules, brochures, and other Marketing materials.  Printing services include the production of approximately 67 unique CATS route schedules and related brochure designs with an aggregate printing quantity of 500,000 to 750,000 annually.  Schedules are typically printed three times per year (January, May, and September) in conjunction with a cycle of route service changes implemented by CATS service planning.

PSR # 1886

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the installation and integration of an Axle Counter System (ACS) into the existing CATS Blue Line Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) at the following locations.:
1. South Yard South Interlocking
2. South Yard North Interlocking
3. North Yard South Interlocking
4. North Yard North Interlocking
5. UNCC Interlocking
6. I-485 Interlocking
7. CTC/6th Street Interlocking
8. Old Concord Road Interlocking & Pumpernickle Crossing

PSR # 1894

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Development division anticipates contracting out repairs to spalling on the east face of the pedestrian platform at Archdale Station.  Repairs will involve cutting and removing damaged concrete sections using wall sawing and core drilling methods. Carolina Cutting and Coring, the contractor for this work, will perform preparatory drilling, concrete removal, and site cleanup to restore the platform’s integrity.

PSR # 1940