CAT ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES

The City of Charlottesville's Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) department is soliciting proposals for professional architectural and engineering services to support the renovation, expansion, and rehabilitation of transit-related public infrastructure. This solicitation seeks to establish one or more term contracts for a base period of one year, with the option for up to three additional one-year renewals. The scope of work includes providing comprehensive design and consulting services on a per-project basis, encompassing facility condition assessments, planning documentation, conceptual designs, zoning research, and the preparation of sealed construction documents. Key technical requirements include strict adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards and the incorporation of Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements for federally funded projects. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation process focuses on selecting the most meritorious offerors based on their professional qualifications, methodology, experience, and staffing capabilities. Once ranked, the City will enter formal negotiations with the top-ranked firms to establish fair and reasonable pricing. Awarded contractors must comply with extensive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses, including non-discrimination and civil rights mandates, and must maintain required insurance coverages naming the City as an additional insured. Deliverables such as facility assessments and design documents must meet specific quality control standards and be submitted in both hard-copy and electronic formats.