Title
Airport Aircraft Pre-Conditioned Air System Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of pre-conditioned Air System Parts, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Twist Aero LLC for the purchase of aircraft pre-conditioned air system parts for the term of three 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 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 there is only one supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Aviation owns and maintains 89 passenger loading bridges. The pre-conditioned air system parts are integral components of the loading bridges as they provide regulated air conditioning to the aircraft.
§ Twist Aero LLC is the manufacturer of this specialized airport equipment, and the original equipment manufacturer parts are required to maintain performance standards, standardization, and compatibility with existing equipment.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $150,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
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