Title
CATS Capital Program Management Services
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute unit price contracts for capital program management services for a term of five years with the following:
- HNTB North Carolina, P.C.,
- H.W. Lochner, Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Kelly Goforth, CATS
Explanation
§ These contracts will support effective execution of CATS capital program projects associated with the 2055 Transit System Plan and meeting community expectations for the implementation of the Transit System Plan.
§ Services will include strategic planning, project delivery evaluation, contracting strategies and outreach, program cost and schedule tracking, change control and contingency management, stakeholder coordination, technical assistance, and program reporting and dashboards.
§ On November 10, 2025, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); five responses were received.
§ The selected companies best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to RFQ requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $5,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process. HNTB has identified the following certified firm(s) and will use these firm(s) when the contract is activated:
§ Hinde Engineering, Inc. (SBE) (public utility coordination)
§ Jameson Advisory Group (MBE, SBE) (public engagement and communications)
§ Jarrett Engineering (WBE, SBE) (private utilities)
H. W. Lochner, Inc. has identified the following certified firm(s) and will use these firm(s) when the contract is activated:
§ Asfalis Advisors, LLC (SBE) (risk management)
§ BBFoster Consulting, PC (MBE, SBE) (civil drainage and utilities)
§ White Label Management Group (MBE) (workforce development)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Fund