Title
Airport Pre-Conditioned Air Unit Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of pre-conditioned air unit parts by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Dabico Airport Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of pre-conditioned air unit parts for a term of three years, and
C. 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
Sole Source Exemption
* NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
* Performance or price competition are not available;
* A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
* Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
* Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one company that can supply the needed goods.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Aviation owns and maintains 124 passenger loading bridges, of which 40 have pre-conditioned air units (PCAUs) made by this manufacturer. The PCAUs are essential components of the loading bridges as they provide regulated air conditioning to the aircraft.
* Dabico Airport Solutions, Inc. is the manufacturer of this specialized airport equipment, and the original equipment manufacturer parts are required to maintain performance standards, standardization, and compatibility with existing equipment.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $100,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract because there is only one vendor that can supply the needed commodities. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a competitive bidding process and do not present opportunities for subcontracting. This...
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