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 current Blue Line (BL) Traction Power Substation’s Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear, (eight (8)), was put into service 16 years ago on November 4, 2007. The Maintenance of Way (MOW) department has exhausted its in-house spare parts for this system, which has become obsolete. The pad-mounted disconnect DC switchgear for the BL is required for a mid-life refresh. MOW is upgrading and refreshing the Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear equipment for the BL.

Scope:

Vendor will provide nine (9) 2kA pad-mounted DC disconnect switch line-ups at the locations specified in the drawings. All disconnect switch line-ups shall be pre-assembled and include the following components:

Exterior operating handle (for manual operation, pad-lockable in both the open and closed positions)
2kA rated bolted pressure switch
Glastic standoff insulators
Mechanical lugs
500 MCM mechanical lugs
Switch control circuit boards
Copper bus to switches
Limit switch for remote indication
Solenoid interlock
“MAC” switch nameplate with switch serial number and rating
AC Relays

The Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear is designed for installation on a concrete pad outdoors. It allows for the isolation of a power circuit by physically disconnecting the conductors, functioning as a large, weatherproof switch that can be operated safely without exposing live parts to the environment.

PSR # 1816

This RFQ is for the selection of a consultant to perform Bi-Annual Bridge and Structure Inspections which includes two phases. Phase A is the inspections and Phase B is the design and design services during construction. The selected consultant shall perform inspections every two years on the following: light rail bridges, elevated stations, walls and culverts, parking decks, retaining walls, ballast curbs, underpasses (i.e. N. Tryon).

PSR # 1796

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities Division anticipates soliciting for specialty cleaning services to include detailing, cleaning, polishing, disinfecting, and sanitizing all CATS Facilities.  This includes restroom pressure washing using specialized tools and a proprietary process.

PSR # 1827

Two 40′ Climate Controlled Container w 8′ RUD

A one trip 40-foot long shipping container with an extra foot of height; the base of your structure 8′ wide x 40′ long x 9′-6″ tall nominal dimensions Tare weight: approx. 10,000 lbs but varies significantly Corten steel construction 1-1/8″ thick wood cargo flooring.

Under 4 years old.

Expect few dents and possible forklift tire tracks on floor; depending on specific model, 40′ containers might not have fork pockets.

40-foot high cube (9′-6″ tall) climate controlled container with styrofoam panel insulation, a standard PTAC unit, overhead lights, and one power receptacle.

Configured for a 9’6″ HC container; 1-inch Styrofoam on interior walls, two layers of 1-inch Styrofoam on the ceiling; styrofoam color and markings subject to availability.

Operable Cargo Doors, original marine-grade plywood or bamboo floors, three standard 4-foot LED light fixtures, one duplex GFI outlet, and one 15K PTAC unit. Customer electrician to ground the unit and connect power service to an exterior panel with a 60A disconnect breaker feeding a 125A capacity panel inside.

An 8-foot wide roll-up door placed on the side wall of the container for easy storage access 8′ W x 6’8″ H self-storage grade coiling steel roll-up door with push-up opening style and stainless steel slide latch.

Includes rain pan to prevent water intrusion.

Resulting clearance is 96″ wide by 75″ tall.

Exterior paint in a Base Palette color for a 40-foot long High Cube shipping container.

PSR # 1794

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) BOD division is considering purchasing Chevrolet STS bus parts with a 5-year term.  This would include an initial 3-year with two option years of one-year each.

PSR # 1792

This contract provides traffic control and logistical support services for events hosted at the Spectrum Center Arena.

The city’s Fleet Management division provides maintenance services for vehicles and special equipment for city departments and Mecklenburg County. Towing services are needed to transport and recover disabled vehicles and special equipment, provide support to the city as needed during inclement weather, and assist during special events. Services will be provided for various types of vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to: sedans, SUVs, medium – and heavy-duty trucks, fire apparatus, police cars, and construction equipment.