Title
CATS Track Maintenance Tamper Machine Purchase
Action
Action:
Approve a contract in the amount of $628,250 to the lowest responsive bidder Harsco Rail for the purchase of a Model 3000 Sixteen-Tool Switch Production Tamper Machine.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Allen C. Smith III, CATS
Deltrin Harris, CATS
Explanation
§ This machine is used to "tamp" the train tracks, which involves lifting the track, lining the track, and/or vibrating the ballast (stabilizing rocks) to form a uniform and strong track foundation.
§ This machine is necessary to conduct maintenance and repairs to the Blue Line track alignment.
§ On June 23, 2022, the city issued an Invitation to Bid; one bid was received.
§ Harsco Rail was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
No goals shall be established on Contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no DBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Capital Investment Plan