Title
Inventory Management System Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. for inventory management system 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):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Jackie Jarrell, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide an inventory management system solution and services, which will increase efficiency of inventory management and automate check-in and check-out of tools and equipment.
§ On August 27, 2021, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); seven responses were received.
§ Sid Tool Co., Inc. dba MSC Industrial Supply Co. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $100,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte 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 (as applicable) certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provision of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget