Title
Transit Bus Automated Wheel Rim Maintenance Machine
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of automated wheel rim polisher by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Vehicle Inspection Systems, for the purchase of Transit bus automated wheel polisher for the term of one year, and
C. Authorize the City Manager 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
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(6) provides that the 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 because a needed product is available from only one source or supply.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exemption.
Explanation
§ CATS currently operates a fleet of 252 transit buses and 83 paratransit buses. Use of this automated wheel rim maintenance machine:
- provides the ability to identify cracks and structural damage on revenue vehicle wheels which may result in service disruptions or delays,
- maintains a clean vehicle appearance,
- increases efficiencies, and
- requires no manual operation, thus reducing injury risks and labor cost.
§ Estimated expenditure is $124,467.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt from the CBI Program.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Capital Investment Plan