Title
LYNX Light Rail Vehicle Replacement Wheels
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of light rail vehicle wheels, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a unit price contract with Penn Machine for the purchase of light rail vehicle wheels for the term of three years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms 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):
Allen Smith, CATS
Sole Source Exception
* 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 wheel performance and compatibility, including preservation of the vehicle manufacturers warranty, are overriding considerations.
* The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* CATS will use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wheels in the daily maintenance and repair of the LYNX Blue Line light rail vehicles.
* Penn Machine manufactures the light rail vehicle wheels, which are the only wheels of sufficient performance and compatibility to preserve the vehicle manufacturer's warranty.
* These OEM wheels meet the required specification standards to keep the light rail vehicles performing safely and at optimum performance.
* The company will be paid the unit prices set forth in the contract, a copy of which is available upon request.
* The OEM wheels will be ordered on an as-needed basis.
* The estimated annual contract amount is $200,000 based on the prior year's usage and required inventory stock levels.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt...
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