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Department of General Services / Commodities & Goods
CCPA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Charlotte Water / Commodities & Goods
Surface Water Quality Projects Support
The City has collected water quality data throughout the City limits and ETJ and developed 22 sub-watershed data matrices. Watershed modeling is nearly complete for one watershed, and watershed planning efforts are currently underway for two watersheds. The contracted firm will aid and support current and future watershed modeling and planning efforts.
The awarded firm will provide services for several pond and dam rehabilitation/stormwater control measures (SCM) projects. This will include initial feasibility studies, planning and design for projects that are not specified at this time. Additional tasks will include the evaluation and repair design of existing municipal SCM projects. These projects are anticipated to start scoping upon contract award. The selected firms will use HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or a hydraulic grade line closed system computer model, or an approved alternative method. All methods will be in accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual. The City’s then current AutoCAD standards will be used for production of all plans and profiles.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Storm Water Repair and Improvement FY2026G
Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, channels, working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, and landscaping and any associated work required by the Engineer. Other work may include structural foundation protection, storm water pipe lining, storm water pipe joint and structure repair, water and sewer (relocations, installations and adjustments). Storm Water maintenance work may be located entirely within or a combination of the street right-of-way, private, residential and commercial properties.

Charlotte Water / Technology Goods & Services
Centrifuge Repair and Maintenance Service
Company to provide the City Centrifuge Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and Repair Services for 2 (two) Dewatering Centrifuges and 2 (two) Thickening Centrifuges at the Mallard Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Westfalia and Humbolt Dewatering and Humboldt Thickening Centrifuges

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department / General Services
Community Policing Crisis Response Team Services
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD’s) Community Policing Crisis Response Team Services (CPCRT) was established to provide improved public safety and service through the deployment of Officers and licensed mental health clinicians. The objective of the CPCRT is to decrease the number of injuries and incarcerated mentally ill individuals by acting as an entry point into mental health treatment.

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
RAIL OPERATIONS INVENTORY BULK FLUIDS FOR RCM
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) rail operations division anticipates soliciting for bulk fluids. These include six (6) gallon drums of 75w90 and 800 gallons of Aeroshell 31.
PSR # 1967

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction, General Services
Blue Line Track Reprofile and Alignment Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Operations Division anticipates contracting out rail grinding. The work includes restoration of the rail profile, removal of surface defects, improvement of the wheel-rail interface performance, extension of rail life, and reduction of noise and vibration along the rail network. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, planning, and documentation necessary to perform rail grinding services in accordance with these specifications.
PSR # 2001

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Ser ... CATS Facilities – Glass Repair, Installation and Maintenance Services
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates contracting out the repair and replacement of windows and glass at various maintained facilities.
The contractor must be able to repair or replace all types of glass storefronts and doors and associated glass accessories or products, including but not limited to:
• Bus Shelters
• Store fronts/Aluminum Doors,
• Commercial Glass Doors,
• Frameless Glass Doors,
• Commercial Glass Walls,
• Commercial Mirror Walls,
• Interior Glass Systems,
• Back Painted Glass,
• Curtain Walls / Skylights,
• Specialty Glass (examples: acrylic, lexan, insulated, impact/bullet-resistant),
• Windows of all types, including single and double pane,
• Window screens, new and rescreened,
• Marker Boards,
• Glass trophy cases, show cases and glass shelves, and
• Typical associated glass accessories or products.
Services shall include, but not be limited to:
• Door repair, replacement or renovation,
• Window repair, replacement or renovation,
• Storefront repair, replacement or renovation,
• Water Intrusion Repair, and
• Emergency Repairs and Board-Up services.
PSR # 1845

Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Rail MOW On Call Services Contracts
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking qualified contractors to ensure the maintenance and repair of the Rail Operations infrastructure, specifically the Track and Overhead Catenary System (OCS). CATS is considering qualifications for On-Call Special Trackwork Services, OCS repair services, and Emergency On-Call Services for the Blue Line and Gold Line transit systems.
PSR # 1817
The Charlotte Fire Department is soliciting for the procurement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to provide respiratory protection for employees entering Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmospheres. The SCBA must comply with the requirements of NFPA 1981 (NFPA 1970) – Current Edition to ensure the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.