Title
GeoTex Baggage Tubs
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of baggage tubs by the sole source exemption, and
B. Approve a contract with GeoTex, Inc. for the purchase of baggage tubs for a term of five years.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
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 standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration.
§ City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
§ Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Bag Hygiene Policy states that all soft baggage or any form of luggage with straps must be placed into a tub to properly run through the Baggage Handling System without causing issues.
§ GeoTex tubs outperformed all other brands, providing plentiful storage space, durability, lower weight, ease of usage, and patented anti-slip technology.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $25,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This is a sole source contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget