Title
Airport Airfield Marking Paint Purchase
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of Airfield Marking Paint by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE) for the purchase of airfield marking paint for the term of three years, and
C. 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):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute 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 performance or price competition are not available.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ This contract will provide paint for airfield markings required to maintain compliance with the marking standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the requirements for the annual Airport FAA Part 139 Inspection.
§ This is a proven product, and due to its durability, will result in cost savings and reduced labor hours necessary to maintain standards.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $120,000.
§ The activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
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
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget