Title
Airport Fall Protection Systems
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Atlantic Fall Protection, Inc. for fall protection systems for an initial 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.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation is installing fall protection devices in various airport areas, including passenger boarding bridges and roofs.
§ This contract will provide design and installation services for specialized trolley systems, including guardrails and anchorage points.
§ 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 based on the need for having a single, vetted vendor to ensure consistency with the type of fall protection currently designed and installed, limiting the need for additional training, and fall protection equipment.
§ The products that have been installed at the airport are custom built products by the vendor and Atlantic Fall Protection, Inc. is the only vendor that can supply the replacement parts, certify, and guarantee the fall protection systems.
§ 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 estimated expenditures are $100,000.
Charlotte Business INCLusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget