Title
Airport Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #7 for $631,716 to the contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for maintenance, operation, and repair of the Baggage Handling System.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
* The Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) sorts and screens over eight and a half million pieces of checked baggage annually and requires software system updates and parts replacement to ensure ongoing operations.
* On September 10, 2018, City Council approved a contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for BHS operation, maintenance, and repair services, with expenses estimated to be $3,821,562 annually.
* The contract has since been amended for the following reasons:
* Amendment # 1 to amend language allowing temporary reduction in staff due to COVID 19.
* Amendment # 2 to exercise 1st contract renewal.
* Amendment # 3 to exercise 2nd contract renewal.
* Amendment # 4 to extend contract term for an additional 3 months through January 31, 2024.
* Amendment # 5 in the amount of $471,233 to add additional staff to improve system capacity during peak operations.
* Amendment # 6 to add $1,717,767.48 in additional funds for parts replacement and repairs that allow for continued maintenance and reliability of the BHS.
* On February 21, 2023, the city issued a Request for Proposals for BHS operation, maintenance, and repair services and selected a new vendor.
* This amendment will extend the contract by two months through June 30, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition to the new contracted vendor for these services.
* The total value of this contract including all amendments is $22,854,953.29.
Charlotte Business INClusion
All additional work involved on this amendment will be performed by Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC and their existing subcontractor...
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