Title
CATS On-Call Rail Maintenance of Way Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract amendment for $2,250,000 to the contract with RJ Corman Railroad Services LLC for on-call maintenance of way rail services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to further amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract and this amendment were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Victoria Johnson, CATS
Gary Lee, CATS
Explanation
§ This contract provides for on-call rail maintenance services of way including inspections and maintenance along CATS rail lines. These services help CATS to proactively address emerging deficiencies, mitigate risk of system failures, and prevent asset deterioration.
§ On December 1, 2025, following a competitive solicitation process, the city entered into a contract with RJ Corman Railroad Services LLC for $294,000 for on-call rail maintenance of way services for a term of three years.
- This contract amendment is needed to support anticipated repair volumes and expanded maintenance requirements.
§ Additional annual expenditures are estimated to be $450,000. The new estimated value of the contract including this amendment is $2,544,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. RJ Corman Railroad Services LLC will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget