CATS BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS: AMENITY ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

The City of Charlotte is soliciting proposals for solicitation number 269-2027-2193 to secure qualified contractors for the assembly and installation of bus stop amenities across the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) network. This multi-phase capital program aims to enhance the safety, accessibility, and customer experience of bus stops within the City of Charlotte and throughout Mecklenburg County, including various surrounding municipalities. The selected contractor will be responsible for the labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, and traffic control necessary to assemble, deliver, install, modify, repair, or replace CATS-furnished amenities, such as solar lighting components. Notably, the construction of concrete bus stop pads and initial site preparation are excluded from the scope of work and will be handled by CATS or a separate designated entity. The contract is based on a three-year term with firm fixed pricing. Proposals are evaluated on a best-value basis, weighted by price effectiveness and value (35 points), qualifications and experience (25 points), method of approach (20 points), and schedule (20 points). Awardees must be registered in the City's vendor system and maintain insurance from North Carolina-qualified insurers with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-. Key operational requirements include the ability to perform installation work within seven days of a task order approval and the submission of a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan. Proposals must be submitted via the City's Procurement Portal by December 16, 2026, and must not exceed ten single-sided pages.