Title
Airport Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #6 for $1,717,767.48 to the contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for maintenance, operation, and repair of the Baggage Handling System.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport Baggage Handling Systems sorts and screens over four million pieces of checked baggage annually and requires software system updates and parts replacement to ensure ongoing operations.
§ On September 10, 2018, City Council approved a contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Services, with expenses estimated to be $3,821,562 annually.
§ The contract has since been amended for the following reasons:
- Amendment #1 to amend language allowing temporary reduction in staff due to COVID 19
- Amendment #2 to exercise 1st contract renewal
- Amendment #3 to exercise 2nd contract renewal
- Amendment #4 to extend contract term for an additional 3 months through January 31, 2024
- Amendment #5 in the amount of $471,233 to add additional staff to improve system capacity during peak operations.
§ The amendment will add additional funds for parts replacement and repairs that allow for continued maintenance and reliability of the Baggage Handling System.
§ The total value of this contract including all amendments is $22,773,550.04.
§ The activity is occurring on Airport property.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan and Aviation Operating Budget
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process.
Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC has committed 11.70% ($200,979) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Link Staffing Services (SBE) ($200,979) (personal services, jam runners, manual encoders, and porters)