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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 20, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two-year, firm fixed price Contract No. MA77508000 to The Aftermarket Parts Company LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Differential Assembly. The Contract one-year base amount is for $1,056,098 inclusive of sales tax, and the one-year option amount is $1,087,782, inclusive of sales tax, for a total contract amount of $2,143,880, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
The Bus Maintenance Midlife program refurbishes buses at the mid-point of the bus life, including major mechanical and electrical system replacements and interior and exterior refurbishment. During the Bus Midlife, the existing differential assemblies are removed, inspected, serviced, and/or replaced as needed with a new assembly during the bus overhaul. Bus operating divisions also replace differential assemblies as needed on buses.
This procurement is required to ensure differential assemblies are available for buses to continue revenue service without delays.
Background
BACKGROUND
The differential assembly is an essential component for a bus and transfers power from the power train of the engine and transmission to the wheels of the bus. It is an essential component to the Bus Midlife program and day to day operation at the bus divisions. Many are inspected, serviced and reused during the bus overhaul, but some require replacement due to wear and tear. The service consists of draining the differential oil, replacing a filter in the differential housing and inspecting the differential gears. When removing and inspecting the differential, broken gear teeth are commonly found due to the stress load on the gears.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The bus differential is a part of the rear axle assembly that contains a...
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