CATS DBE Program
CATS DBE Program
Interested in doing business with the Charlotte Area Transit System? Become a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise!
As a recipient of Federal funding from the US Department of Transportation, the City of Charlotte/CATS is required to administer a Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Program. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, as described in CFR 49 Part 26, offers certified DBEs equal opportunity to compete for federally funded contracts.
To learn more about the CATS DBE program, visit RideTransit.org.
DBE Session 110 "Preview CATS DBE Vendor Opportunities for 2025"
Join Us for the Final CATS DBE Virtual Event of the Year!
CATS invites you to our final Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) education session of the year! This event is designed to provide valuable insights and prepare DBE vendors for upcoming opportunities in 2025.
What to Expect:
- Gain an overview of CATS's DBE and CBI programs, including highlights from the past year.
- Hear about projects anticipated for solicitation in 2025 and how your business can get involved.
- Engage in a Q&A session with CATS representatives.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Details will follow upon registration).
This session is an excellent opportunity to connect with CATS staff, learn about future projects, and ensure your business is ready to partner with us in the upcoming year.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
- CATS Upcoming Construction Projects.pdf
Meet the Primes: South End Station Information & Networking Event
Meet the Primes: South End Station Information & Networking Event
CATS is building a new South End Station on the LYNX Blue Line and we want you to be part of it!
Join the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Stacy Witbeck, and Kimley-Horn for an exclusive opportunity to learn about subcontracting scopes, DBE goals, and upcoming opportunities related to the South End Station project.
Representatives from the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Program and the NCDOT-UCP Civil Rights/DBE Certification Unit (Divisions 10–14) will also be onsite to answer your questions about DBE/MWSBE certifications and how to participate in future projects.
This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with other small businesses and learn ways to get involved with CATS and other City of Charlotte contracting opportunities.
In addition to the South End Station project, learn about other upcoming CATS opportunities:
We encourage your participation as we work to create equitable contracting opportunities for certified DBEs and small businesses.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) Room 266
600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Parking: Validated at CMGC Garage (232 S. Davidson St.)
Format: In-person (networking and Q&A)
Refreshments: Provided
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