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Aviation / Architectural / Engineering Services
Program Advisory and PMIS Support Services
Department of General Services / Construction
Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT)− Matheson to Craighead
The Matheson to Craighead segment of the Cross Charlotte Trail will implement a 14-foot shared use path beginning at E 36th Street. The path will continue down Cullman Ave and board walk up into a pedestrian bridge spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks utilizing a prefabricated structure within railroad right of way. The structure will then connect to the existing trail built by Brand Properties within the Kaleido Noda apartment complex.
Charlotte Water / Construction
Lift Station Improvements Phase III – cancelled
Provides for the rehabilitation of 10 to 12 sanitary sewer lift stations. Modernization of electrical and controls, installation of flow measurement equipment and miscellaneous safety and security upgrades as deemed needed on a per site basis.
This opportunity has been cancelled.
Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective AD Storm Drainage Improvement Program
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Projects Series AC will involve 3 projects throughout the City of Charlotte, 4213 Tipperary Pl, 2607 Vail Ave, 4600 Randolph Rd. 4213 Tipperary Pl will consist of a reinforced box culvert replacement as well as reinforced concrete pipe replacement and realignment, CIPP liner, storm drainage structure replacement, full depth asphalt, curb and gutter, concrete driveway, new sanitary sewer pipe and sanitary sewer structures, as well as sidewalk replacement all along Tipperary Place. 2607 Vail Ave will reroute water along Vaile Ave that will consist of new storm drainage pipe and structures as well as sanitary sewer line replacement, concrete driveway and curb replacement, as well as full depth asphalt replacement. 4600 Randolph Rd will consist of CIPP lining across Randolph Rd, a new reinforced concrete pipe alignment with structures, concrete curb, concrete driveway, full depth asphalt, and ditch work along commercial properties and an apartment complex.
Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction
Hambright Park & Ride Construction Project
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) anticipates contracting out the construction of the Hambright Park & Ride. The proposed Hambright Park and Ride will be an approximately 460 parking space mobility hub to provide rapid transit services to the Town of Huntersville, NC and surrounding areas by utilizing the newly constructed express lane direct connect. The project will also include a new public street to access the site, driver comfort station (driver restroom facilities), internal pedestrian circulation, provisions for a mobility hub for micro-mobility options and/or shared ride services, site security and surveillance, and sustainability components.
PSR # 1883
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
CATS Light Rail Tire Wheel Kits
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division anticipates contracting out LRV Wheel Tire Kits. This will be a 3-year contract with two one-year options to maintain sets of tire wheels for on-hand inventory spares.
PSR #1870
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Bus Batteries
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting out the purchase of bus batteries. This will be a 5-year contract (3+1+1) .
PSR # 1864
Charlotte Area Transit System / General Services
Bus Fastener Service
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for fastener stocking service at both the South Tryon and North Davidson locations. This would be a 7-year contract (5+1+1).
# 1863
Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Decals and Signage
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for decals and graphics. This would be a 5-year contract (3+1+1).
# 1847
This scope of work outlines the program management, advisory services, design management, project controls, project management information system (PMIS) and work & asset management (WAM) implementation and management services to support Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in the planning, executing, and monitoring of capital improvement projects, ensuring efficient delivery within budget and compliance with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.