Title
Aviation Conveyor System Section Replacement
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $1,745,749.87 with Pteris Global Inc., to replace sections of the conveyor system, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The checked baggage in-line system (baggage system) transports travelers’ baggage at the Terminal. The system consists of over two miles of conveyor belts.
§ A portion of the conveyor system includes two sections: curbside unit used to transport checked baggage from the Terminal curb to the baggage room, and the make-up unit, which is used to sort bags in preparation to transport to planes.
§ Certain sections within the conveyor system are over 20 years old and have reached the end of its useful life.
§ The contract with Pteris Global Inc. will provide for the replacement of these sections within the conveyor system.
§ On September 14, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals; two proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Pteris Global Inc., best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Pteris Global, Inc. has committed 5.73 percent ($100,000) of the total contract amount to the following certified firms:
§ Link Staffing (SBE) ($75,000) (labor)
§ All-Pro Builders & Restoration (SBE, MBE) ($25,000) (labor)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan