Title
Airport Aircraft Pre-Conditioned Air Systems
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts for the purchase of pre-conditioned air systems for an initial term of three years to the following:
‒ ITW GSE Inc.,
‒ JBT Aerotech Corporation, 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 the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The city owns and maintains 89 passenger loading bridges, which include pre-conditioned air systems for the aircraft.
§ The pre-conditioned air systems are integral components of the loading bridges as they provide regulated air conditioning to the aircraft while it is docked.
§ On March 13, 2020, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; six bids were received.
§ ITW GSE Inc. and JBT Aerotech Corporation were selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,700,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property located in Council District 3.
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 no subcontracting opportunities identified for the contract: or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs 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: Aviation Capital Investment Plan