Title
Airport Vehicle Movement Area Transponders
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of vehicle transponders and associated monitoring and support services for Aviation’s existing vehicle transponder system for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for additional one-year terms, approve price adjustments, and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved for as long as the city uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. has been providing vehicle transponders and associated monitoring and support services for Aviation since August 2015.
§ This contract will provide transponders and associated monitoring and support services that are critical to airfield safety and required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
§ Waiver of a competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services based on L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. being the original system developer and only qualified and capable firm to service and support the system.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $140,300.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a contract with a waiver of solicitation for services and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget