Title
Bus Replacement Parts for Allison Transmissions
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of Allison transmissions and parts for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ Reliable Transmission Service,
‒ Clarke Power Services, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which they were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Tangee Mobley, CATS
Explanation
§ The contracts will provide bus transmissions and replacement parts for maintenance of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus fleet.
§ On May 24, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ Reliable Transmission Service and Clarke Power Services were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $290,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are not subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (b) there are no SBEs or MBEs certified to provide the product.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget