Meeting Body
OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Subject
SUBJECT: CIRCUIT BREAKER RETROFIT KIT
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. MA111914(2)000 to Gillig LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to supply Circuit Breaker Retrofit Kits in the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $1,339,042.21 inclusive of sales tax, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
This procurement is for the acquisition of circuit breaker retrofit kits, which are required to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the Metro bus fleet. The circuit breakers that protect high voltage electrical systems on the New Flyer Xcelsior buses have failed at an increased rate due to the age of this equipment, and this contract will support the replacement of these components. The award of this contract will ensure that Bus Maintenance has an adequate inventory to repair and maintain buses according to Metro maintenance standards.
Background
BACKGROUND
Circuit breakers are used on Metro's New Flyer Xcelsior buses to protect the high voltage electrical systems on the heating and ventilation systems. These buses were purchased in 2013 and 2015, and the buses are experiencing higher failure rates of the circuit breakers. The replacement of the circuit breakers is extremely important in ensuring proper functioning air conditioning systems on the bus fleet.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Metro's current bus fleet of New Flyer Xcelsior buses are equipped with a circuit breaker retrofit kit that are an integral part of the air conditioning system. The circuit breaker retrofit kit will be used to replace failed circuit breakers that provide high voltage power to the air conditioning system. The circuit breaker enables mechanics to turn off the power and perform maintena...
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