Title
CATS Bus Preventative Maintenance Filters
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with TLG Charlotte for the purchase of bus preventative maintenance filters for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Allen Smith, III, CATS
Explanation
§ This contract will provide bus preventative maintenance filters, including air, oil, and fuel filters, for the on-going maintenance of the Charlotte Area Transit System’s large bus fleet and Special Transportation Services fleet.
§ On February 28, 2020, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; three bids were received.
§ TLG Charlotte was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $175,000.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
No goals shall be established on contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract; or (b) there are no DBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget