Title
Light Rail Vehicle Accident Repair
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Siemens for light rail vehicle accident repair services for an initial term of five years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Allen C. Smith III, CATS
Explanation
§ This contract will provide repair services for Light Rail Vehicles (LRVS) that have sustained damage in collisions or accidents and have an associated approved claim from Risk Management.
§ This contract will expedite repairs, reduce downtime, and help CATS meet service levels.
§ A 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 continuity of service, limited vendors with required qualifications, and proprietary information.
§ Expenditures for the contract over the term of the contract are estimated not to exceed $1,474,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a contract with a waiver of solicitation for services and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget and Risk Management Fund