Title
CATS Light Rail Vehicle Parts and Repair
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of parts and maintenance overhaul services for a Light Rail Vehicle auxiliary power supply system by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with Powertech for the purchase of parts and repair services for a 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):
John Lewis, Jr., CATS
Allen C. Smith III, CATS
Sole Source Exemption
§ NC General Statute Section 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 there is only one supply source.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ PowerTech is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) auxiliary power supply (APS) parts and repairs services necessary to maintain LRVs on the LYNX Blue Line.
§ The parts and services under this contract are for overhaul of APS units to maintain the LYNX Blue Line LRVs.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $325,000.
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
CATS Operating Budget