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Charlotte Water / Construction
Elevated Water Storage Tanks (Cancelled)

Department of General Services / Construction
CMPD Animal Care and Control Compliance & ADA Renovations, Phase I ... CMPD Animal Care and Control Compliance & ADA Renovations, Phase II
Phase II Animal Care & Control renovations will address non-compliant issues per the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Animal Welfare Section (NCDA&CS) Inspection reports issued in 2018, 2020, and 2021. Phase II will address renovations for separation of species, inadequate ventilation surfaces not impervious to moisture, slab repair, additional square footage for dog and cat housing, and if funding is available fencing and gate replacement for dog kennels. This phase also will address ADA Barrier renovations to meet international ADA code requirements.
The facility is located at 8315 Byrum Drive, near the airport. This facility is just under 30 years old and the renovations required are a direct response to the NCDA&CS inspection reports. Also, the project will incorporate renovations to address ADA barriers in the facility, such as door hardware, signs, plumbing, minor parking lot curbing, etc.
CMPD background checks will be required for all construction staff, vendors, and anyone occupying the site during construction and deliveries.

Charlotte Department of Transportation / General Services
Traffic Sign Installation Services
The City is seeking bids from qualified vendors to install traffic signs within the city limits. This request for proposals is to select a qualified vendor for the installation of street signs. It is the City’s objective to select multiple vendors based on the request for proposals for a three-year contract. The contract will have fixed pricing with possible annual price increases.
The installation of traffic signs will follow methods that are set in the 2018 NCDOT Standard Specification 900, 903, & 904.
While the City is flexible with respect to certain elements of the Traffic Sign Installation Services, the City has specific requirements and preferences for the Service delivery method.

Charlotte Area Transit System / Technology Goods & Services
Public Safety Information Management System
To procure a public safety information management system that will aid staff in tracking and reporting infractions, citations, incidents, and accidents, etc. occurring on CATS vehicles and property. A new system will help to provide safe and secure public mass transportation by tracking, enforcement, and prevention campaigns through accurate, real-time, input retrieval, tracking, and reporting
(PSR# 1113)

Charlotte Area Transit System / Construction
Emergency Egress Gate Additions
Fabricate and install new galvanized emergency egress gates and galvanized gate posts at Tom Hunter (three new gates) University City Boulevard (six new gates) McCullough (three new gates) and J W Clay (six new gates) stations for a total of 18 new gates. New gates and gate posts are to match existing gates and gate posts submittal drawings.
PSR-666

Charlotte Water / Construction
McAlpine Low Lift Pump Station Improvements
This project consists of the replacement of low lift station pump check valves. The project will also include filter improvements and non-potable water upgrades, electrical updates, and a sluice gate replacement.

Charlotte Area Transit System / Commodities & Goods
STS FY19 Vehicle Replacement Purchase
STS (Special Transportation Services) vehicle replacement for FY19. FY19 plan to purchase approximately 11 new ADA (Americans Disability Acts) vehicles. STS (Special Transportation Services) needs to purchase eleven LPG powered replacement paratransit buses, that adhere to the specifications.
PSR-781
PSR-957

Charlotte Storm Water Services / Construction
Collective Storm Drainage Improvement Project – Series N
The project consists of two separate projects within close proximity. 6101
Hickory Forest Drive will include replacing the existing drainage system from
Endhaven Lane to Hickory Forest Drive. 6114 Hickory Forest Drive will include
the removal of existing pipe and backyard structure.

Aviation / Construction
Fix Base Operations (FBO) Fuel Line Repair and Replacement – CAN ... Fix Base Operations (FBO) Fuel Line Repair and Replacement – CANCELLED
Remove existing fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe and install new steel jet fuel piping from FBO tank farm to fueling cabinets on the FBO ramp. Most removal will be direct excavation. The removed material is anticipated to need environmental disposal off-site. New material will be required to fill the trench after a new pipe is placed. Some directional boring is required under the taxiway.
(Duplicate Entry Cancel)
This project consists of constructing two new elevated storage tanks. The first tank will be called the Woodlawn Tank with a size of 3 MG (million gallons). The second tank will be called the Sunset Tank with a size of 2 MG (million gallons). There will be waterline work associated to extend the mainlines to the tank site. The construction site will require grading and clearing in preparation of the tank installation.