CATS IV Streetcar Truck Overhauls

The City of Charlotte is seeking a contractor to overhaul CATS IV streetcar trucks and related hydraulic, braking, axle, wheelset, and journal-bearing equipment in accordance with Siemens OEM requirements.

City of Charlotte


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269-2027-2117
Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026 02:00 PM
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david.tate@charlottenc.gov
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Description

The City of Charlotte is soliciting proposals for the overhaul of CATS IV streetcar truck equipment. The work must satisfy original equipment manufacturer requirements for the truck, hydraulic, and braking systems, as well as maintenance requirements for low-floor axles, wheelsets, and journal-bearing equipment. The selected contractor must perform the required maintenance to specifications and meet all applicable OEM standards. The City's RCM department will remove and prepare selected equipment for shipment, and the Rail Inventory department will coordinate shipment to the selected overhaul vendor. The project is intended to maintain streetcar reliability, safety, and on-time service through the vehicles' useful life. Siemens recommends truck overhauls at 15-year or 270,000-mile intervals, low-floor axle and wheelset overhauls at 300,000-mile intervals, and journal-bearing equipment overhauls at six-year or 310,000-mile intervals.

Classification Codes
NAICS336510Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
PSCJ022Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Railway Equipment
Smart Codes
streetcar truck overhaulsrail vehicle maintenancerail wheelset overhaul
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Timeline
Aug 18, 2026 02:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 09, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM-Intent to Bid Due Date
Oct 20, 2026 06:00 PM-Close Date
Documents
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City of Charlotte Inclusive Bonfire Instructions.pdfAug 19, 2026 10:36 AM
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