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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JULY 18, 2024
Subject
SUBJECT: TURBOCHARGERS
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. MA103954-2000 to Cummins Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to supply Turbocharger Assemblies in the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $1,624,966.51, inclusive of sales tax, and subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
Turbochargers are a major component of a bus engine, and the engine will not run without a properly functioning turbocharger. The stop-and-go service environment and high annual mileage accumulation on the bus fleet cause turbocharger failure, which requires replacement to ensure that the fleet remains in a State of Good Repair. Metro must maintain an adequate stock of turbochargers in inventory to ensure timely replacement of failed components, ensure the reliability of the bus fleet, and provide high-quality service to customers.
Background
BACKGROUND
This procurement is for the acquisition of turbochargers required for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of the natural gas engines installed in most of Metro's bus fleet. Metro's current bus fleet is primarily powered by Cummins natural gas engines that are equipped with turbochargers to meet performance and emissions requirements. The turbochargers are a critical part of the engine operation. Turbocharger problems can significantly impact engine performance. Turbochargers are replaced at the Central Maintenance Shops and bus operating divisions in response to performance problems or engine failures. The award of this contract will ensure that Bus Maintenance has an adequate inventory to repair and maintain buses according to Metro maintenance standards.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The turbocharger is a component that comp...
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