Title
Airport Uninterruptable Power Supplies
Action
Action:
Approve a unit price contract with Vertiv Services Inc. for preventative maintenance, parts, and services for uninterruptable power supplies and battery systems for a term of five years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ An Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) system provides clean and uninterrupted power to critical computer equipment that requires 100 percent uptime.
§ The City has installed two Liebert UPS systems in the new Concourse A Expansion Phase 1 to support existing critical operations and technology loads, and to support upcoming Concourse A Expansions Phases 2 and 3.
§ A waiver of the competitive solitication process may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer of Liebert UPS systems, Vertiv Services Inc. maintains all product updates and changes, has extensive knowledge of engineering specifications, and is up-to-date on current issues and resolutions. Due to the critical nature of this equipment, Aviation requested this service only be performed by the factory-trained technicians from Vertiv Services Inc. which will minimize risk to critical infrastructure.
§ The total estimated contract expenditures are $225,000 in the aggregate over the five-year term.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property (Council District 3).
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget