Title
CATS Bus Towing Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #1 in the amount of $45,000 to the CATS Bus Towing Services contract with Southern Star of Charlotte, Inc.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Larry Kopf, CATS
Edward Pullan, CATS
Explanation
§ On September 1, 2014, CATS entered into a contract for bus towing services with Southern Star of Charlotte for an estimated cost of $30,000 annually. The contract was for a two-year term, with the option for one additional year. The total amount for this contract was $90,000.
- The original contract was designed to provide towing services for the fixed route bus fleet only; and the cost estimate was based on the historical average number of bus tows required during the length of the contract.
§ Since the contract has been in place, CATS has absorbed maintenance of the Special Transportation Services fleet. There are 88 vehicles in this fleet of smaller buses that provide services to individuals with disabilities.
§ The inclusion of the Special Transportation Services fleet under this towing contract requires additional funding of $45,000.
§ The new contract value, including the amendment is $135,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established for this amendment because there are no opportunities (Part D: Section 6 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget