Opportunity
Charlotte Bonfire #269-2027-2098
Annual Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Services for CATS Light Rail System
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
269-2027-2098
NAICS
488210
This opportunity seeks annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection services for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Light Rail. - Government Buyer: - City of Charlotte, City Procurement department - Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Annual ultrasonic rail flaw detection services - Includes all labor, equipment, technology, supervision, and technical expertise - Inspection covers internal and surface rail defects for safety and infrastructure integrity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must comply with APTA, AREMA, and transit industry best practices - Submission of required forms, pricing sheet, references, and option to submit exceptions to sample contract - Structured as an annual service agreement, with potential for renewal or multi-year options
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 that comply with APTA, AREMA, and transit industry best practices. The contractor will provide labor, equipment, technology, supervision, and expertise to identify internal and surface rail defects to ensure operational safety and infrastructure integrity.