Title
Airport Extended Reach Deicer
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Global Ground Support, LLC for the purchase of extended reach deicers 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
§ Aviation deploys aircraft deicers anytime weather conditions go below a 45-degree ground temperature. The Airlines are now flying widebody aircraft which require extended reach capability.
§ This contract allows Aviation to purchase up to 12 deicers over a period of three years.
§ Aviation intends to purchase four deicer trucks in fiscal year (FY) 2023. Aviation will re-evaluate the needs in FY 2024 and FY 2025 to determine if additional deicers are needed based on activity.
§ On April 6, 2022, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Global Ground Support, LLC was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $2,900,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: 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 SBEs, MBEs, or WBEs 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: Aviation Capital Investment Plan