Title
Airport Passenger Loading Bridge Canopies, Parts, and Materials
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of passenger loading bridge canopies, parts, and materials, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Hubner Manufacturing Corporation for the purchase of passenger loading bridge canopies, parts, and materials for an initial 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):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 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 supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Aviation owns and maintains 89 passenger loading bridges. The specialized loading bridge canopies protect passengers from the elements while boarding and deboarding aircraft.
§ Hubner Manufacturing Corporation is the proprietary manufacturer of these specialized canopies. Original manufacturer parts and materials are required to maintain performance standards, standardization, and compatibility with existing equipment.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $75,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget