CAT Surveying Services

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is requesting proposals for professional land surveying services through a qualifications-based selection process, with proposals due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards.

The scope includes field and boundary surveys, historical deed research, ALTA surveys, subdivision plats, topographic surveys, aerial mapping and photogrammetry, right-of-way and easement surveys, construction surveying, utility locating and mapping, ADA compliance surveys, and as-built surveys. All work supports various CAT transit projects. This procurement is anticipated to be funded in whole or in part by the Federal Transit Administration and requires compliance with applicable federal requirements and Build America, Buy America provisions.

The contract term is one year from ratification with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms if both parties agree in writing. Individual task orders will be negotiated based on specific project requirements, scope, schedule, and compensation. The City encourages participation by small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses through partnerships, joint ventures, and subcontracts; this is a participation encouragement, not a set-aside or preference.

Evaluation criteria are methodology and specific plan (35 points), experience and staff qualifications (35 points), and overall proposal strength and quality (30 points). The City will conduct discussions with at least two qualified offerors before final selections and formal negotiations.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million, umbrella liability of $1 million, and professional liability of $1 million per claim. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the RFP receipt date. The City is exempt from state sales taxes and federal excise taxes and reserves the right to terminate upon 30 days' written notice. No pre-proposal conference is scheduled. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov Procurement portal.