CATS Contract for Environmental Services

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Facilities department is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Environmental Services and Emergency Services for Spill Prevention and Response within the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. The contract requires responders to deliver both scheduled and rapid emergency services for the cleanup and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid materials, ensuring timely and compliant remediation of spills. The work will be performed at CATS facilities and other designated locations across the region, with performance expectations defined by the Scope of Services, Service Terms, and General Conditions outlined in the RFP. The solicitation, numbered 269-2026-2006, was posted on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by August 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST, and must be submitted exclusively through the City of Charlotte’s Bonfire procurement portal. While the estimated contract value is not specified, the base term is three years with two one-year option periods, and the North Carolina NAICS code 562910 applies to this environmental remediation and waste management service. The contract imposes stringent requirements on vendor qualifications, including the approval of key personnel whose removal or replacement requires City authorization, and a complete prohibition on the use of covered telecommunications equipment and services from specified foreign entities as mandated by Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. Vendors must adhere to strict confidentiality protocols, safeguarding sensitive information such as building plans, security procedures, personnel records, and national security data, with these obligations flowing down to all subcontractors. Proposals must include detailed certifications regarding MBE, WBE, or SBE status, as well as affirmative declarations of compliance with non-discrimination and subcontractor inclusion requirements. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to the City’s Accounts Payable email, include the purchase order and contract numbers, and bear a sales tax statement. Inspection and acceptance occur at City-controlled sites by the City as the sole authority, based on compliance with contractual specifications, industry standards, and environmental criteria. Packaging must be minimized and environmentally preferable, though no specific marking, preservation, or MIL-STD requirements apply. Evaluation will focus on qualifications and experience, cost effectiveness, acceptance of contract terms, and certified business inclusion efforts, without a stated preference for LPTA or trade-off methodology.