Title
Aviation Passenger Boarding Bridge and Baggage Conveyor System Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor system parts, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a unit price contract with ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems for the purchase of passenger boarding bridge and baggage conveyor system parts for the term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, 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 due to the need for standardization and compatibility.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ The Airport relies heavily on passenger boarding bridges and baggage carousels to provide service to the traveling public.
§ ThyssenKrupp is the vendor for these passenger boarding bridges, and this contract will provide for the purchase of spare parts that are compatible to these systems.
§ Total contract expenditures are estimated at $1,250,000 for the five-year period and $250,000 for each optional year.
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