Title
CATS LYNX Train Control Parts
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of parts for train control equipment, by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Hanning & Kahl for the purchase of parts for a term of five years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Allen Smith, CATS
Sole Source Exemption
§ G.S. 143-129 (e) (6) provides that formal bidding requirements do not apply when:
- Performance or price competition are not available;
- A needed product is available from only one source or supply; or
- Standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ Sole sourcing is necessary for this contract because there is only one supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ The city uses original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rail parts in the daily maintenance and repair for the CATS light rail vehicles, trolley cars, and rail infrastructure.
§ Hanning & Kahl is the sole provider of the control parts needed for the Gold Line Phase 1 train control system.
§ The parts and services that are being bought under this contract are for replacement parts and inventory stock spares to maintain Gold Line Phase 1 train control equipment.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $50,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
CATS Operating Budget