Title
Airport Checked Baggage In-Line System Conveyor Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of checked baggage in-line system conveyor belting and parts, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a unit price contract with FORBO Siegling LLC, for the purchase of conveyor belting and parts for a term of five 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 City’s business needs and 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 of compatibility with existing equipment.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ The checked baggage in-line system sorts and screens millions of checked bags annually.
§ This contract will provide system conveyor belting and parts.
§ Annual expenditures under the contract are estimated to be $35,000, for a total of $175,000 over the five-year term.
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