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Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
718 Harwyn Dr. Storm Drainage Improvement Project

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Reddman Road Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Work performed under this contract will consist of storm water infrastructure repair and improvement projects within the city limits of Charlotte, NC. Work will involve mobilization, earthwork, drainage structures, storm drain pipe systems, and channels. Work will also include working over, under, near, and around existing private utilities, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, 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 the street right-of-way or within storm drainage easements.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Shamrock Drive Storm Drainage Improvement Project
This construction project is located near The Plaza and Shamrock Drive and has been identified to address flooding, erosion, and pipe failure in the project area.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
2500 Briargrove Dr. Storm Drainage Improvement Project
This project involves installing a closed drainage system down both Briargrove Dr. and Milton Rd. to reroute runoff from an existing stream. The proposed closed drainage system ties back into the existing culvert under Colby Pl.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams 2025 Rehabilitation
Proposes to rehabilitate and repair high-hazard dam discharge infrastructure, under drains, and storm drainage infrastructure at both Linda Lake and Oakwood Dams.

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
Bus Brakes and Suspension Parts
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for brake and suspension parts. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.
PSR # 2041

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods, General Services
Bus Wheelchair Lift Parts
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Bus Operations Division (BOD) anticipates contracting for wheelchair lift parts and performance of related services. The purpose of the contract is to establish a reliable source for purchase, delivery, and related activities for parts and associated services, in compliance with specifications and terms outlined in the scope.
PSR # 2045

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Robert L. Smith Park Pond Surface Water Quality Improvement Project
The project is located at Robert L. Smith Park which can be accessed by Little Rock Road and Starnes Road. An existing pond has a breached dam embankment. Project improvements include dam embankment, forebay, outlet structure, and spillway upgrades.

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Cedar Croft Dr 6315 Ph 2 Storm Drainage Improvement Project
Project initiated due to failure of 96” system. City plans to remove and replace 96” CMP with 62LF 9’x6’ RCBC; Add (2) concrete wingwalls; Add (1) DCB CLDS 20.03; Add (1) CLDS 20.05; Add (2) NCDOT 840.01 CB’s; City plans to add approx. 87 LF of 15” RCP; Curb and gutter replacement; pavement resurfacing.
Project proposed to replace an existing culvert system under Harwyn Dr. with 2 – 3×5 box culverts, as well as a pipe cleaning effort through the triple 54” RCP culvert at downstream Eaves Ln.