Scaleybark Station Drainage Repairs

The City of Charlotte, through its Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), is seeking a contractor for the Scaleybark Station Drainage Repairs project located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This procurement involves installing a new culvert crossing across the light rail alignment between New Bern Station and Poindexter Road, with comprehensive drainage infrastructure improvements. The project encompasses multiple work segments (L1, L2, and L3) and includes installation of polymer concrete drainage channels, pavement repairs, utility infrastructure adjustments, and extensive traffic management strategies. Key deliverables include precise drainage infrastructure improvements with specific load-bearing specifications, including 12-inch and 4-inch trench drain systems, pavement milling, and utility modifications. The bid is scheduled for October 7, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 16, 2025, and all submissions must be electronically submitted through the Bonfire Procurement Portal by 2:00 PM. The contract duration is set at 60 calendar days, with a specific intermediate contract time for light rail service suspension on December 13-14, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with engineering specifications, and ability to execute complex infrastructure repair work with minimal disruption to existing transit operations.

The project has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 11.9% participation, indicating a strong commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Bidders must provide detailed documentation of good faith efforts in subcontractor selection, with a focus on minority-owned business participation. The procurement is funded through federal sources, specifically the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), which mandates compliance with Buy America provisions and requires comprehensive certifications including non-collusion affidavits, debarment certifications, and conflict of interest disclosures. The estimated project cost is $680,000, with a 5% bid security required for bids exceeding $250,000. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount within ten calendar days of award. The project requires bidders to have appropriate licensing, technical expertise in drainage infrastructure repair, and the capability to work within an active transit corridor. Technical qualifications, ability to meet DBE goals, and proven experience in similar transit infrastructure projects will likely be key evaluation criteria for contract award.