CAT MAINTENANCE FACILITY DESIGN

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is soliciting professional architectural and engineering design services for a new, modern Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF) in Virginia. The project aims to replace outdated diesel-focused infrastructure with a purpose-built facility capable of supporting Battery Electric Buses (BEBs), Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs), and future zero-emission technologies. The scope includes the design of vehicle service bays, heavy-duty utilities, parts storage, and administrative areas, with a requirement for a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, constructible design documents. Key milestones include a 60% design development phase and final construction documents, with a projected timeline spanning from a March 2027 award to final issuance in January 2029. The procurement process utilizes competitive negotiation, evaluating offerors based on previous work quality (30%), qualifications and experience (30%), methodology (25%), overall proposal strength (10%), and coordination availability (5%). The project must adhere to strict federal and local standards, including FTA requirements, Build America Buy America (BABA) and Buy America Act compliance, LEED certification standards, and ADA accessibility guidelines. Proposals are due by December 21, 2026, via the City's OpenGov portal and must include a detailed project scope, budget estimates, and a risk assessment.