SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · CITY OF CHARLOTTE
AI Summary
City of Charlotte seeks contractors for maintenance, inspection, and repair welding services on the Blue Line rail track to ensure safety and prolong infrastructure life. RFP open from June 22 to August 20, 2026.
CATS is looking for turnkey service program that includes regular servicing work such as maintenance, inspection and repair of Blue Line track to ensure its structural integrity, durability, and safety. Working in accordance with Maintenance Of Way (MOW) rail maintenance and track safety standards such maintenance, inspection and repairs made by the contractor will play an important role in prolonging the service life of the rail infrastructure.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 22nd 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal Meeting | Teams Meeting | Email Karley.Shaffer@Charlottenc.gov for link. | Jul 1st 2026, 12:00 PM EDT - Jul 1st 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 29th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 20th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter & Proposed Solution | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
| Required Forms | File Type: Any (.*) | 1 | Required |
| Pricing Worksheet | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | 1 | Optional |
Name Type # Files Requirement Proposer certifies submitted proposal complies with the specifications and conditions issued by the City except as clearly marked. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer acknowledges receipt of all addenda posted on this Procurement Portal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Proposal documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer has elected to (A) upload the designated section(s) of the Proposal as a Trade Secret or PII, or (B) decline to mark any portion of this Proposal as a Trade Secret or PII by declining to upload any designated section. File Type: Any (.*) Multiple Optional Proposer acknowledges the company was given the opportunity to provide exceptions to the Sample Contract as provided in the RFP. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Proposer has elected to (A) upload the exceptions to the Sample Contract, or (B) decline to include any exceptions to the Sample Contract by declining to upload any exceptions. File Type: Word (.doc, .docx) 1 Optional
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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