Title
Large Utility Truck Bodies
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Adkins Truck Equipment Co. for the purchase of large utility truck bodies for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Chad Howell, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide heavy duty utility truck bodies for field maintenance crew vehicles.
§ Utility bodies will be installed onto a cab chassis component which will be purchased separately from vendors already under approved contracts.
§ On March 16, 2022, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Adkins Truck Equipment Co. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $532,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: Section 2.3, the City shall not establish subcontracting goals for contracts where: (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no certified SBEs, MBEs, or WBEs (as applicable) to perform the scope of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Capital Equipment Fund