Title
Equipment for Light Rail Operations
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of DC pad-mounted disconnect switchgears by the sole source exemption,
B. Approve a contract with MAC Products Inc. for the purchase of DC pad mounted disconnect switchgears for a term of three years, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Victoria Johnson, CATS
Silvester Fulmore, CATS
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 of compatibility or interchangeability with the existing hardware.
* City Council approval is required for any purchases made under the sole source exception.
Explanation
* MAC Products Inc. offers custom sectionalizing switches which meet CATS' specifications and are compatible with existing systems.
* Spare parts for the Blue Line Pad Mounted Disconnect DC Switchgear have reached the end of their useful life; as a result, CATS will purchase replacement 2kA pad-mounted DC disconnect switch lineups.
* The purchase of this equipment will enhance system integrity and improve the reliability of equipment for revenue service.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $900,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Sole sourcing was required for this contract due to the need for standardization and compatibility of the equipment. MAC Products, Inc. is the only vendor that can supply the required compatible parts. Sole source contracts are exempt from CBI Program goals, as these contracts do not involve a competitive bidding process and do not present...
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