Title
Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Monitoring Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with OshKosh Aerotech, LLC for passenger boarding bridge monitoring services for a term of three years,
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, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase additional software licenses, services, hardware, maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the city uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* Aviation is in the process of replacing 30 passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) that have reached the end of their useful life, with plans to replace an additional 84 PBBs in the future.
* OshKosh Aerotech, LLC's iOPS monitoring system, which is implemented on 10 PBBs, is a proprietary subscription service that allows real-time monitoring of PBB operations such as equipment position, condition, and power usage, enhancing aircraft and passenger safety and efficiency.
* This contract will provide for the implementation of the iOPS monitoring system on the 30 PBBs currently being replaced.
* Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the city's best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services to ensure continuity of service and operational efficiency.
* 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 $200,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
A waiver of solicitation was necessary for this contract to ensure continuity of service and operational efficiency. Cont...
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