Title
CATS Bus Fuel Tank and Radiator Repair Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with The Cooling Center for fuel tank and radiator repair services 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 C. Smith III, CATS
Jennifer Fehribach, CATS
Explanation
§ The contract will provide bus radiators and vehicle fuel tank maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis.
§ On April 26, 2021, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.
§ The Cooling Center best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $120,000.
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.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget