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North Carolina City of Charlotte·North Carolina

CATS Rail Geometry Testing

Closes 6/5/2026$200k – $500kRequest for Proposal
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Description

The City of Charlotte is seeking proposals for rail geometry testing services for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). The objective of this RFP is to determine which company and proposed solution will best meet the City's needs for rail geometry testing. The City is looking for a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols. Some key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining safe and reliable track conditions • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating track geometry defects • Providing a comprehensive automated track inspection program • Meeting the City's needs for rail geometry testing • Complying with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols

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Contact

Andre Branch(Transit Procurement Officer)

Key dates

Opened
5/13/2026
Pre-bid meeting
5/19/2026
Closes
6/5/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
237990
Solicitation №
269-2026-2049

Budget estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

The budget for this opportunity is not explicitly stated in the document. However, based on the scope of work and the fact that it's a rail geometry testing project, we can estimate the budget to be in the range of $200,000 to $500,000. This estimate is based on industry standards for similar projects and the complexity of the work involved. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the frequency of testing, the length of the rail tracks, and the level of expertise required for the project.

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