Title
CATS Bus Alternator and Starter Repair Service
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with American Auto and Truck Electric for bus alternator and starter repair services for the term of three years, and
B. 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):
Larry Kopf, CATS
Edward Pullan, CATS
Explanation
§ The scope of this service includes the repair and reconditioning of CATS bus alternators, starters, and other electrical components in the normal course of maintenance to extend the vehicle life.
§ On September 1, 2015, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for bus alternator and starter repair service. In response to the RFP, the City received one proposal from interested service providers.
§ CATS Bus Operations Division evaluated the proposal and determined that American Auto and Truck Electric best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Staff anticipates renewing the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms at prices to be negotiated based on market conditions.
§ The vendor will be paid the unit prices set forth in the contract, a copy of which is available upon request.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $90,000 annually during the initial three-year contract term.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget