Title
Citywide Wash Products and Services for Trucks, Equipment, and Rail Cars
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Loyal Systems, Inc. for the purchase of truck and train wash products and services for an initial term of three 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):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kay Elmore, General Services
Explanation
§ The city purchases chemicals, repair parts, and services for drive-through wash facilities owned by the city.
§ These chemicals and services are used to wash, maintain, and disinfect various heavy trucks and equipment, including, but not limited to, Solid Waste Services collection trucks; dump trucks, sewer trucks, and rodder trucks operated by Charlotte Water; salt spreaders and road repair equipment operated by the Charlotte Department of Transportation; and rail cars operated by the Charlotte Area Transit System.
§ On August 9, 2019, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ Loyal Systems, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $200,000.
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 (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets