Title
Airport Crowd Control and Queuing Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of crowd control and queuing equipment by the sole source exemption, and
B. Approve a contract with Lavi Industries for the purchase of crowd control and queuing equipment for a term of five years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Sole Source Exemption
* NC General Statute Section 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 compatibility with existing hardware is necessary.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* Crowd control equipment, including stanchions, panels, and signage, is strategically deployed throughout the airport to support the implementation of the crowd management plan, particularly during peak travel periods.
* This equipment enables Aviation to effectively manage the movement of thousands of passengers within a limited space. With multiple intersecting lines for airline bag drop, TSA security checkpoints, and airline check-in, maintaining order is essential.
* To enhance the customer experience, Aviation provides passengers with clearly defined pathways that promote safety, efficiency, and a seamless flow through each stage of the travel process.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $50,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract because compatibility with existing hardware is necessary. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a competitive bidding process and do not present opportunities for subcontracting. This aligns with what is required by NC General Statute ?143-129(e)(3).
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