North Carolina eVP #269-2027-2098

Annual Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Services for CATS Blue Line Light Rail

The City of Charlotte, through the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), is seeking proposals for annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection services for its Blue Line Light Rail system. - Government Buyer: - City of Charlotte, Department of Contracting and Procurement - Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) - Scope of Services: - Annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection and inspection for approximately 40 miles of double-track mainline, including yard, storage, siding, grade crossings, interlockings, and special trackwork - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment (including road-to-rail ultrasonic inspection vehicles and hand-held ultrasonic testing devices), technology, supervision, and technical expertise - Services include real-time data acquisition, defect marking, immediate notification of critical defects, and comprehensive reporting - Personnel must be qualified in ultrasonic rail flaw detection and complete CATS Rail Work Protection Program (RWPP) training - Testing is performed annually during non-revenue hours (12:30 AM - 4:00 AM) over four consecutive nights - Compliance Requirements: - All work must comply with American Public Transportation Association (APTA), American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), and transit industry best practices - Strict adherence to safety standards and timely, detailed deliverables - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years, with options for two additional one-year renewals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified providers meeting technical and compliance requirements

Description

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection services for the CATS Light Rail system. The procurement aims to partner with an experienced contractor capable of delivering ultrasonic rail inspection services aligned with American Public Transportation Association (APTA), American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), and transit industry best practices. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, technology, supervision, and expertise necessary to identify internal and surface rail defects before they compromise safety or infrastructure integrity. Testing will be conducted annually during non-revenue service hours over four consecutive nights, with detailed reporting and defect marking requirements.

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