Title
Airport Electric Ground Service Equipment Vehicle Charger Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of PosiCharge vehicle charger parts, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Averest, Inc. for the purchase of PosiCharge vehicle charger parts for the term of three years, and
C. 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):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129(e)(6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source.
§ The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exemption.
Explanation
§ This ground service equipment is used to transport baggage, push back aircraft, and other ramp transportation needs. Electric ground service equipment (eGSE) charging stations exist throughout the airport.
§ This contract will provide parts to maintain chargers and support the eGSE.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $75,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget