Title
Aviation Uniforms and Apparel Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Aviation Uniforms and Apparel, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6),
B. Approve a contract with AddLogos for the purchase of Aviation Uniforms and Apparel (i.e. safety gear, outerwear, shirts, sweaters, hats, etc.) for the term of five 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 City’s business needs 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 standardization and compatibility are the overriding considerations.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Aviation has a patch and embroidery design on uniforms and apparel in order to meet the functional needs of Airport operations.
§ This enhancement provides Aviation the means to increase visibility and better communicate an Aviation employee identifier that is easily recognized in a security-conscious and customer-focused environment.
§ Annual expenditures under the contract are estimated to $125,000.
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