Title
CATS Cummins Bus Engine Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder, MHC Kenworth, for the purchase of Cummins bus engine parts for CATS bus fleet for an initial contract term of two 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):
John Lewis, CATS
Tangee Mobley, CATS
Explanation
§ The contract with MHC Kenworth will provide engine parts for the maintenance of Cummins engines in the CATS bus fleet.
§ On July 20, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ MHC Kenworth was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Bus parts will be purchased on an as-needed basis under the contract terms.
§ The contract may be renewed for up to two, one-year terms at prices to be negotiated based on the Producer Price Index.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,000,000.
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: CATS Operating Budget