Title
Markings for Vehicles and Equipment
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Industrial Sign & Graphics Inc. for vehicle and equipment graphics 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
David Wolfe, General Services
Chris Trull, General Services
Explanation
§ The City of Charlotte provides vehicle maintenance services for city departments and Mecklenburg County. Mecklenburg County reimburses the city for expenses related to county vehicles.
§ Vehicle graphics are required on all city and county light, medium, and heavy-duty fleet vehicles as well as off-road construction equipment.
§ This contract provides for the manufacturing, installation, and removal of graphics on vehicles and equipment for Charlotte Fire, Police, Solid Waste, the Airport, and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
§ On January 22, 2020, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two responses were received.
§ Industrial Sign & Graphics Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Total annual expenditures are estimated to be $200,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). Industrial Sign & Graphics Inc. has committed 5.00% of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ HMO Pest Control (MBE) (vehicle relocation services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Various Departments’ Operating Budgets and Mecklenburg County