The City of Charlotte’s Economic Development Department is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an implementation plan for the small business ecosystem in Charlotte to help increase equitable opportunities and address challenges/gaps in resources. This assessment and implementation plan is to provide an in-depth understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and key factors affecting small businesses in Charlotte.

The storm drainage improvement project is for the area in and around Hill Street.  The construction project boundaries are Tryon Street to the southeast, Trade Street to the northeast, South Cedar Street and West 1st Street to the north, and Palmer Street to the southwest. The project includes storm drainage improvements that reduce house and street flooding or will repair failing infrastructure.

This project will incorporate pedestrian, bicycle and bridge improvements on Matheson Avenue from North Tryon Street to Jordan Place. The project will include a westbound one-way bicycle path along the north side of Matheson Avenue and a two- way bicycle path and sidewalk along the south side. Both sides will include a three-foot buffer between the bicycle paths and the road.

This project is bordered by Rama Road to the north, McAlpine Creek to the south, Monroe Road to the east and Burlwood Road to the west.  The drainage system consists of open channel and closed pipe systems underneath City maintained roads.  This was previously identified as a major capital project from the watershed ranking prioritization process with a score of 54 of 100.  The ranking protocol identifies 30 structures that experience flooding in the 100-year storm event and 16 roads that experience transverse overtopping events that do not meet current standards.  A holistic project is needed to cost beneficially address the drainage system issues.

The purpose and need for this construction project is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure (i.e. pipe systems and culverts) to reduce flooding and to enhance degraded stream reaches to reduce erosion and improve water quality.  This project is under review.  Location and project details will be provided after review is complete.

Concrete expansion joints are cuts in concrete slabs, or the joints between walls and concrete slabs, that go completely through the slab to the base material. The purpose of an expansion joint is to allow the concrete slab to expand and contract with temperatures changes, without cracking the slab. Expansion joints must be sealed with a flexible sealant, to prevent water from penetrating the joint and deteriorating the sub-base.

Repair tile columns at 11 Blue Line stations that were installed in 2007. Reasons for repair include vandalism, bullnose wear on top course causing tile failure, and other freeze/thaw issues.

PSR # 1488

Contract multiple turnkey microtransit operators with dedicated fleet to operate multiple microtransit zones consistent with the adopted Envision My Ride Plan. FY 24 budget request covers initial software integration with CATS-Pass App ($35,000 estimated cost) plus the operation of up to four microtransit zones with up to seven dedicated vehicles ($2,212,021 estimated cost). Procurement process should allow for contract renewal and expansion of services annually consistent with approved operating budgets.

CANCELLED

PSR # 1487

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), a department of the City of Charlotte, is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide professional transit management services for the Bus Operations Division (BOD). CATS is seeking a partner to operate and maintain its Fixed Route Bus and Maintenance Services. Service Provider will provide all personnel necessary to perform the Services and all other goods and ancillary services needed to deliver the Services. The ideal partner will be service-oriented and aggressively focused on ensuring the best possible experience for our customers through collaboration and data-driven continuous improvement processes.

PSR # 1363