Title
CATS Rail Inventory Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of select rail parts for two years to the following:
- Ansaldo STS USA Inc.,
- Godbersen-Smith Construction Company,
- National Electric Gate Co Inc,
- Siemens Mobility Inc, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Gary Lee, CATS
Explanation
§ The contract will provide numerous rail repair parts including, but not limited to, light rail vehicle air conditioning parts, suspensions parts, grade crossing parts, train control, and trolley parts.
§ Multiple contracts will allow for rail parts to be purchased on an as-needed basis per product line.
§ On October 24, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; seven bids were received.
§ Estimated annual expenditures for each contract are as follows:
- Ansaldo STS USA Inc.: $122,668
- Godbersen-Smith Construction Company: $76,434
- National Electric Gate Co Inc: $15,156
- Siemens Mobility Inc: $402,741
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part B: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget