Title
CATS Bus Pneumatic Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of bus pneumatic parts for a three-year term to the following:
- Aftermarket Parts Company,
- Muncie Transit Supply,
- Neopart Transit, LLC, and
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):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Elizabeth Presutti, CATS
Jennifer Fehribach, CATS
Explanation
§ The contracts will provide pneumatic parts for the maintenance of the Charlotte Area Transit System bus fleet.
§ On February 13, 2024, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ The firms were selected as the lowest responsible bidders within specific categories of parts.
§ 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 $148,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this Contract as there were no viable subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget