Title
Airport Airfield Marking Paint Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Pride-Baker Paint, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129 (e)(6), and
B. Approve a unit price contract with Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of Pride-Baker Paint for the term of three years.
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 performance or price competition is not available.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide paint needed for airfield markings required to keep in compliance with the marking standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the requirements for the annual Airport FAA Part 139 Inspection.
§ This is a proven product and, due to its durability, will result in cost savings and reduce the manhours necessary to maintain these FAA standards.
§ Annual expenditures under the contract are estimated to be $120,000.
§ The activity is occurring on airport property, Council District 3.
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