Charlotte Bonfire #269-2026-2049

Charlotte seeks automated rail geometry testing for CATS LYNX Blue Line

The City of Charlotte is seeking proposals for automated rail geometry testing services for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) LYNX Blue Line. - Government Buyer: - City of Charlotte, City Procurement department, for Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive automated track inspection program - Coverage includes over 40 miles of rail infrastructure: double mainline track, storage tracks, yard tracks, crossings, and interlockings - Service aims to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects to ensure safe and reliable operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols - Submission of multiple forms: proposal acknowledgement, addenda receipt, proposal submission, pricing sheet, references, and optional exceptions/subcontractor forms - Opportunity to provide exceptions to the sample contract - Review and handling of trade secrets and personally identifiable information - Place of Performance: - Charlotte, North Carolina, specifically the LYNX Blue Line rail infrastructure - No product part numbers or quantities specified in the notice

Description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects on over 40 miles of rail infrastructure on the LYNX Blue Line. The program aims to maintain safe and reliable track conditions in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols. The solicitation includes submission of various required forms and documentation as part of the proposal process. Key dates include the open date on May 4th, 2026, and the close date on June 5th, 2026.

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