Title
Airport Dump Truck and Chassis
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of 2017 Mack GU713 Cab/Chassis from state contract as authorized by G.S. 143-129(e)(9),
B. Approve a contract with TransSource, Inc. for the purchase of 2017 Mack GU713 Cab/Chassis,
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional one-year terms as long as the state contract is in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the state contract, and
D. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $108,856.60 from the Aviation Discretionary Fund to the Aviation Community Investment Plan Fund.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
State Contract Exemption
G.S. 143-129(e)(9) allows local government to purchase from state contracts if the contractor is willing to extend the same or more favorable prices, terms, and conditions as those established under the state contract.
Explanation
§ The Aviation Department has identified the need to replace a 1984 dump truck that exists in the current fleet and has reached the end of its useful life. The vehicle is on the approved FY2016 Capital Equipment Replacement List.
§ The new unit is 84,000 GVW Mack Truck Tandem Chassis that is capable of hauling various materials needed by the Aviation Department facilities teams.
§ TransSource, Inc. is willing to provide 2017 Mack GU713 Cab/Chassis to the City at the same or better terms as are provided in its contract with the state of North Carolina.
§ The total cost of the unit purchased in this first year is $108,856.60.
§ The Aviation Department anticipates purchasing an additional dump truck next year to take advantage of the favorable pricing offered by TransSource, Inc.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This contract is being purchased off an existing state contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Equipment Replacement
Attachments
Attachment
Budget Ordinance