Title
Airport Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Services Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for Baggage Handling System operation, maintenance, and repair for a term of three years,
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, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance and support for the software associated with the Baggage Handling System for as long as the City uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) sorts and screens over four million pieces of checked baggage annually, and requires software system updates and parts replacement to ensure ongoing operations.
§ This contract will provide for BHS operation, maintenance, and repair services.
§ On May 23, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 11 proposals were received.
§ Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $3,821,562.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, Council District 3.
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). Siemens Postal, Parcel & Logistic, LLC has committed 11.70% ($1,195,209) of the base estimated contract amount ($10,215,247) to the following firm:
§ Link Staffing Services (SBE)($1,195,209)(personal services, jam runners, manual encoders, and porters)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan and Aviation Operating Budget