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Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Vanpool Vehicle Purchase Contract 2023 – CANCELLED
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Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction
CATS MOW Tremont Grade Crossing Gate Mast Relocation FY24 Shutdown CAN ... CATS MOW Tremont Grade Crossing Gate Mast Relocation FY24 Shutdown CANCELLED
Contractor shall furnish the necessary equipment, traffic control and labor to remove the existing west bound traffic gate and install a new gate per the approved Plans. The Owner (CATS) shall provide the existing cable, gate foundation and new crossing gate, with all appurtenances, to be installed.
Contractor shall:
A. Contractor shall submit a schedule and detailed workplan for approval prior to the start of work.
B. Contractor shall develop, and submit for approval, test procedures and test forms for the new gate and crossing prior to executing field work.
C. Set up approved traffic control to protect the crossing during the Work both vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic..
D. Remove the existing gate and deliver it to the North Yard Maintenance Facility or other CATS property as directed.
E. Remove all, or a sufficient amount, of the gates’ foundation so as to replace the soil and sidewalk.
F. Contractor shall demolish the sidewalk and excavate for a new gate foundation per approved Plans. Existing conduit shall be intercepted and rerouted into the new foundation. Contractor shall provide the necessary conduit, sweeps, supports, couplings and glue. Existing cable shall be un-landed, tested and terminated for the new gate.
G. Contractor shall remove and install new ADA compliant Truncated Dome.
H. Contractor shall set the new foundation and gate, provided by the Owner, and adjust gate arm length, counterweights, arm lights and light directions per the approved Plans and MUTCD requirements.
I. Contractor shall test the new gate and crossing operation.
J. Contractor shall submit test results for review and approval.
PSR #1476
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Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
CATS Promotion Items CANCELLED
Purchase 600 gorge sling bags as CATS promotional items
PSR # 1530
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Department of General Services / Construction
Monroe Road Multi Use Path (MUP)
The purpose of this project is to provide safer pedestrian conditions along Monroe Road from Eaton Road to McCullen Way. Currently, there are two active city projects in the vicinity of this project. This MUP will fill a key gap between these two projects, providing a safer and more connected route for pedestrians and cyclists.
Charlotte Water / Construction
978 Zone Water Transmission Main and Booster Pump Station-CANCELLED
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Charlotte Water / Construction
FY24 Small Diameter Water and Sewer Services Contract #2-CANCELLED
This contract is for the continuous installation of small water and sewer services, as needed, for commercial or residential purposes with a diameter of less than one and a half inches. Charlotte Water installed about 1,800 new residential water and sewer taps in the last 12 months. This contract will help meet the demand for these kinds of service connections for the next two years.
cancelled on 3/14/2024
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Charlotte Water / Construction
Cane Creek Trunk Sewer North Extension
Project will extend approximately 3,000 feet sanitary sewer service to the currently unserved Cane Creek sub-basin.
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Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
NBIS Bridge Inspection Program -Qualifying
Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts.
Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
NBIS Bridge Inspection – Non-Qualifying
Part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) mandates that bridges and culverts are inspected every two years. Bridges are inspected for structural adequacy, safety, and functionality.
The City Council will seek contracts for the design and construction of needed repairs related to bridge inspection contracts.
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