Light Rail Station and Civil Construction

The City of Charlotte is seeking a contractor to build two light rail station platforms, related site improvements, and a nearby section of the Rail Trail.

City of Charlotte > Charlotte Area Transit System > Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority


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269- 2027-2133
Dec 17, 2026 07:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 05:00 PM
1 year 3 months
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Contact
jeremy.wall@charlottenc.gov
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Description

The City is soliciting bids to construct two side platforms for a new light rail station, including platform canopies and related station appurtenances. Associated work includes site grading and drainage improvements, utilities, retaining walls, fencing, sidewalks, pedestrian connections, and construction or reconstruction of nearby Rail Trail segments. The bid schedule includes concrete and asphalt work, water piping, erosion control, traffic control, and other civil construction items. The project is part of an active light rail corridor and requires coordination with a separate track-and-systems contractor. The solicitation package includes project plans and specifications, a bid tab, a geotechnical report, construction-access information, and environmental management requirements. Bidders must submit the bid forms and certifications, a completed bid tab, references, and Form A subcontractor/supplier utilization information; a 5% bid security is required for bids of $500,000 or more. The bid documents also require an EMR letter showing a three-year average rating of 0.9 or less.

Classification Codes
NAICS237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSCY1LBCONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS
Smart Codes
light rail station constructionrail trail constructiontransit site civil work
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026 05:00 PM-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 19, 2026 03:00 PM-Pre-Bid Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 287 223 481 556 218 7; Passcode: YS2qw9Pb
Nov 19, 2026 06:30 PM-Site Visit (optional)
South End Station
Nov 25, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 11, 2026 10:00 PM-Intent to Bid Due
Dec 17, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Due and Opening (optional)
Bid opening is virtual at 15:00. Meeting ID: 237 936 351 987 512 7; Passcode: 4Zx6Tr6s
Requirements
Required
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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