Title
Fire Apparatus Repair and Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks for fire apparatus repair and maintenance services for an initial 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 purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Chris Trull, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
§ The City provides services for all fire apparatus including preventative maintenance, warranty repairs, and general repairs and maintenance.
§ Warranty repairs are required to be completed by an authorized manufacturer repair facility.
§ Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks is the only company in the area authorized for both Spartan cab and chassis, as well as Smeal body, ladder, and pump systems.
§ Using Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks reduces downtime of equipment and reduces or eliminates additional transportation and towing costs.
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process may be granted when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. Such a finding has been made and a waiver granted for this procurement.
§ The company will be paid at the unit prices set forth in the contract, copies of which are available upon request.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $350,000 annually.
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: Management and Financial Services Operating Budget