Title
Airfield Deicing Chemicals
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC for the purchase of airport liquid and solid deicing chemicals 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):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ During inclement winter weather events, the Airport supports aircrafts and passenger operations with pavement chemicals. Liquid and solid deicing chemicals are used throughout the facility to treat surfaces to minimize the formation of ice.
§ On June 14, 2021, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Nachurs Alpine Solutions, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $333,333.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part B: 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.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget