The current Blue Line (BL) Traction Power Substation’s Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear, (eight (8)), was put into service 16 years ago on November 4, 2007. The Maintenance of Way (MOW) department has exhausted its in-house spare parts for this system, which has become obsolete. The pad-mounted disconnect DC switchgear for the BL is required for a mid-life refresh. MOW is upgrading and refreshing the Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear equipment for the BL.
Scope:
Vendor will provide nine (9) 2kA pad-mounted DC disconnect switch line-ups at the locations specified in the drawings. All disconnect switch line-ups shall be pre-assembled and include the following components:
Exterior operating handle (for manual operation, pad-lockable in both the open and closed positions)
2kA rated bolted pressure switch
Glastic standoff insulators
Mechanical lugs
500 MCM mechanical lugs
Switch control circuit boards
Copper bus to switches
Limit switch for remote indication
Solenoid interlock
“MAC” switch nameplate with switch serial number and rating
AC Relays
The Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear is designed for installation on a concrete pad outdoors. It allows for the isolation of a power circuit by physically disconnecting the conductors, functioning as a large, weatherproof switch that can be operated safely without exposing live parts to the environment.
PSR # 1816
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates purchasing scaffolding to be used in a maintenance repair shop. The scaffolding shall provide safe and easy access to the roof of a transit bus. Specifications are as follows:
Transit Bus scaffolding shall be a minimum of 24′ Long (for vehicle rooftop
access/maintenance).
The platform deck shall be 9’6″ tall.
The 9’6″deck height shall be non-adjustable.
Each platform deck side is a minimum of 36″ Wide.
Includes walk-up staircase at natural, easy-to-step-up, 42-degree slope.
The bus scaffolding shall create a 360 degree safe zone for all crew/staff performing maintenance on top of your bus fleet.
PSR # 1804
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division anticipates contracting for Paratransit vans with an order for 29 vehicles anticipated during Year 1 (i.e., 2025 to 2026).
PSR # 1826
Two 40′ Climate Controlled Container w 8′ RUD
A one trip 40-foot long shipping container with an extra foot of height; the base of your structure 8′ wide x 40′ long x 9′-6″ tall nominal dimensions Tare weight: approx. 10,000 lbs but varies significantly Corten steel construction 1-1/8″ thick wood cargo flooring.
Under 4 years old.
Expect few dents and possible forklift tire tracks on floor; depending on specific model, 40′ containers might not have fork pockets.
40-foot high cube (9′-6″ tall) climate controlled container with styrofoam panel insulation, a standard PTAC unit, overhead lights, and one power receptacle.
Configured for a 9’6″ HC container; 1-inch Styrofoam on interior walls, two layers of 1-inch Styrofoam on the ceiling; styrofoam color and markings subject to availability.
Operable Cargo Doors, original marine-grade plywood or bamboo floors, three standard 4-foot LED light fixtures, one duplex GFI outlet, and one 15K PTAC unit. Customer electrician to ground the unit and connect power service to an exterior panel with a 60A disconnect breaker feeding a 125A capacity panel inside.
An 8-foot wide roll-up door placed on the side wall of the container for easy storage access 8′ W x 6’8″ H self-storage grade coiling steel roll-up door with push-up opening style and stainless steel slide latch.
Includes rain pan to prevent water intrusion.
Resulting clearance is 96″ wide by 75″ tall.
Exterior paint in a Base Palette color for a 40-foot long High Cube shipping container.
PSR # 1794
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division is considering purchasing Chevrolet STS bus parts with a 5-year term. This would include an initial 3-year with two option years of one-year each.
PSR # 1792
The City of Charlotte is requesting a new contract to provide safety supplies and personal protective equipment. The successful bidder shall agree to receive all orders from the Charlotte Department of Transportation, Neighborhood and Business Services, Charlotte Water, and Solid Waste Services as well as other departments and deliver items ordered to a specified address.
All Products and component parts furnished under the Contract shall be new, shall comply with the specifications and terms and conditions.
This solicitation is to provide employees located in various locations throughout the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County with embroidered and non-embroidered uniform and work related clothing. Shirts (including polo, short sleeve, and long sleeve), Coveralls, High Visibility Work Shirt, all jackets, windbreakers, hats and lab coats will require the City of Charlotte logo embroidered on the items.
Solicitation for a replacement clarifier mechanism at McDowell Creek WRRF.
Solicitation for concrete meter boxes, which will be used to house water meters.
