Title
Light Rail Vehicle Coupler Overhaul Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Dellner Inc. for light rail vehicle coupler overhaul services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Gary Lee, CATS
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) objective of the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fleet coupler overhaul project is for the company to ensure that the LRV coupler systems are maintained and serviced properly to reach their 30-year useful life.
§ The goal of this project is to complete the refurbishment and repair of the CATS III fleet coupler subsystem in a safe, expeditious, and efficient manner to maintain the S70 system in a state of good repair.
§ This project will follow the original equipment manufacturers' (OEM) established specifications and guidelines required to perform the overhaul.
§ On December 12, 2024, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.
§ Dellner Inc. meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $310,000.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
No goals shall be established on contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no DBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting. This contract meets the provisions of (a) - no subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget