Title
CATS Bus Operations Wheelchair Lift Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of wheelchair lift parts for a term of three years with the following:
- Neopart Transit LLC,
- The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC dba NFI Parts, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year renewal terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Elizabeth Presutti, CATS
Gary Lee, CATS
Explanation
§ These contracts will provide wheelchair lift parts for the maintenance of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus fleet.
§ On May 12, 2026, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Neopart Transit LLC and The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC dba NFI Parts were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ 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 aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $112,482.
§ Consistent with Section 1.01(c)(ii)(A) of the Primary Interlocal Agreement between the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) and the city dated June 22, 2026, the MPTA Executive Committee reviewed this Material Contract Action and did not request further review.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Effective July 1, 2026, Session Law 2026-41 eliminated the authority of North Carolina local governments to use race-conscious and gender-conscious contracting requirements. In compliance with the new law, no MBE/WBE/MWBE/MSBE/WSBE/MWSBE goals or compliance requirements will be included in city contracts. SBE goals are not affected and shall continue to be used in compliance with the CBI program and applicable law.
Small Business Participation
Contract goals were not established for this contract because there were no certified SBEs available within the city’s database capable of performing the required work or providing the necessary goods. This determination was made based on a comprehensive search by CBI and relevant departments, utilizing the city’s vendor registration system, relevant market research, and an assessment of the work required by the contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget