Title
LYNX Rail Car Cleaning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract for up to $60,000 with 25/27 Cleaning Services, LLC for light rail facility cleaning for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, 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):
John Lewis, CATS
Allen Smith III, CATS
Explanation
§ The City contracts for 24-hour cleaning services at several facilities within the CATS system to complement City staff.
§ Cleaning services allow CATS to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and typically work in the evening hours.
§ These services will be performed at the following CATS locations:
- South Boulevard Light Rail Facility located at 3305 Pelton Street (Council District 3),
- North Brevard Light Rail Facility located at 1911 North Brevard Street (Council District 1),
- UNC Charlotte Passenger Station storage track (Council District 4), and
- I-485 Passenger Station storage track (Council District 3).
§ Cleaning supplies, water, and personal protective equipment will be supplied by CATS.
§ On May 4, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); six proposals were received.
§ 25/27 Cleaning was selected because they best meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ The estimated total amount for five years is $300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City solicited proposals only from City-certified SBEs, therefore 100% of the project participation is being committed to the following certified firm: 25/27 Cleaning Services LLC (SBE, MBE) (Part A: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating