Title
CATS Rail Inventory Spare Brake Pads and Discs
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for spare brake pads and discs for an initial term of five years:
- Siemens Mobility, Inc.,
- Hi-Tec Enterprises, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, Jr., CATS
Allen C. Smith, CATS
Explanation
§ Brake pads and discs are essential to maintaining the braking system on Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) and Streetcars during preventative maintenance for revenue service.
§ These are for replacement parts and inventory stock spares required to maintain the LRVs and Streetcars.
§ On August 6, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals; two responses were received.
§ The companies selected meet the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $200,000.
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