Title
CATS Hybrid Bus Parts and Repair Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Clarke Power Services for bus parts and repair services for the existing hybrid buses 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):
John Lewis, Jr., CATS
Allen Smith III, CATS
Jennifer Fehribach, CATS
Explanation
§ The city requires qualified service providers to work in conjunction with Charlotte Area Transit System to perform complete turnkey repairs and related services on existing hybrid buses in the city’s bus fleet.
§ Repairs may include, but are not restricted to, complete engine replacement or overhaul; cooling systems and lines; and engine components and all related parts, repairs, or replacement.
§ On March 15, 2021, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.
§ Clarke Power Services best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $240,000.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
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 provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget