Title
Fire Apparatus Fabrication and Customization Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Anchor-Richey EVS for fire apparatus fabrication and customization services for an initial term of three years, and
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.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Fire Department requires fabrication and customization services for a variety of apparatus on an ongoing basis.
§ Fabrication services may include equipment additions such as shelving, compartment modifications to accommodate equipment additions, bracket mounts, pump installations, retrofits, and other modifications as required.
§ The needs for fabrication services vary and are identified on an as-needed basis.
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services based on the limited number of vendors with the required qualifications to provide these services.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $100,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were established because there are no opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Fire Operating Budget, Capital Equipment Fund, or General Grant Fund