Title
CATS Magnetic Transit Passes Printing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with EDM Technology for Magnetic Transit Passes Printing Services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year 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
Elizabeth Presutti, CATS
Explanation
§ CATS is in need of printing and encoding services of magnetic transit passes, transfers, and ticket vending machine stock for GFI Fast Fare fareboxes and Venstar ticket vending machines located at light rail, streetcar, and bus stations.
§ On August 11, 2023, the city issued a Request for Proposal (RFP); two responses were received.
§ EDM Technology best meets the city’s needs based on responsiveness to RFP requirements in terms of qualifications, experience, and cost.
§ Pricing adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be approximately $250,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established on this contract because there were no MWSBEs available to perform the work for the contract.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget