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File #: 15-20987    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/8/2023 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 9/25/2023 Final action: 9/25/2023
Title: Airport Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Contract Amendment
Title
Airport Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Contract Amendment

Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #6 for $1,717,767.48 to the contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for maintenance, operation, and repair of the Baggage Handling System.

Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation

Explanation
* The Airport Baggage Handling Systems sorts and screens over four million pieces of checked baggage annually and requires software system updates and parts replacement to ensure ongoing operations.
* On September 10, 2018, City Council approved a contract with Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC for Baggage Handling System Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Services, with expenses estimated to be $3,821,562 annually.
* The contract has since been amended for the following reasons:
* Amendment #1 to amend language allowing temporary reduction in staff due to COVID 19
* Amendment #2 to exercise 1st contract renewal
* Amendment #3 to exercise 2nd contract renewal
* Amendment #4 to extend contract term for an additional 3 months through January 31, 2024
* Amendment #5 in the amount of $471,233 to add additional staff to improve system capacity during peak operations.
* The amendment will add additional funds for parts replacement and repairs that allow for continued maintenance and reliability of the Baggage Handling System.
* The total value of this contract including all amendments is $22,773,550.04.
* The activity is occurring on Airport property.

Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Community Investment Plan and Aviation Operating Budget

Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process.

Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics, LLC has committed 11.70% ($200,979) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm(s):
* Link Staffing Services (SBE) ($200,979) (personal services, jam runners, manual ...

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