Title
CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 Shelter Contract
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of shelters and shelter parts, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Tolar Manufacturing Company for the purchase of shelters and shelter parts for the term of two 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):
John Lewis, CATS
David McDonald, CATS
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 to maintain compatibility and consistency with the shelters purchased and installed under the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 1 contract and to maintain compatible parts inventory.
* The City Council must approve purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* The CityLYNX Gold Line Shelters for the Phase 1 project were provided by the contractor from Tolar Manufacturing Company. Phase 1 shelters will be reused for Phase 2, and new shelters will be purchased (two per stop) for each of the new stop locations (11 new stops). In addition, one shelter for the 5th Street at Hawthorne Lane Stop is needed now that the line is being extended. All stops currently reside in District 1 with new platforms for the extension residing in District 2.
* To maintain consistency of appearance, interchangeability of parts, and compatibility with the existing shelters, only one vendor is available.
* The shelters will be installed under the existing construction contract for the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project. Additional parts inventory will be purchased as needed for replacement and m...
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