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This Solicitation opportunity from North Carolina was posted on July 29, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

CATS Light Rail Vehicle Tire Wheel Kits Procurement

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269-269-2026-1870State & Local

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The City of Charlotte is entering into a three-year contract with options to extend for two additional one-year periods to acquire and maintain tire wheel sets for its Light Rail Vehicles. The contract involves purchasing and repairing approximately 32 sets annually, which are essential spare parts needed to ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of the city's light rail fleet. Penn Machine Company, the original equipment manufacturer for Bochum Tires and the supplier of the initial Light Rail Vehicle tires under Siemens procurement, will provide these spares. This ensures that the replacement parts are fully compatible with existing hardware, maintaining interchangeability and reliability. The procurement emphasizes OEM and proprietary services to guarantee quality and compatibility, with the contract valued between two and five million dollars. The solicitation was posted in July 2025, with a response deadline in early August, and is classified under NAICS code 423710, relating to hardware and supplies for transportation equipment.

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NC, USA

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AgencyNorth Carolina → City of Charlotte
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The City of Charlotte (City) plans to contract with a firm for a 3-year contract with additional 2 one-year options to maintain sets of tire wheels for on hand inventory spares. Order 32 sets per year. Penn Machine Company is original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Bochum Tires and was the original supplier of the Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) Bochum Tires under the Siemens LRV Procurement Contract #1. The spares that are being purchased and repaired under this purchase are for replacement spares required to maintain the Light Rail Vehicles. These items are being purchased from the original equipment manufacturer OEM to guarantee interchangeability with existing hardware. OEM & Proprietary Service.

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