Title
One-Time Purchase of Two Cyclone Sweepers (Ordinance S-47383)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Cyclone Technology LLC for purchase of two Cyclone Sweepers. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have a one-time expenditure of $350,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for purchases of fleet vehicles and equipment for the City of Phoenix. The Aviation Department has two Cyclone units that have reached the end of their life cycle and require replacement. These units are essential to airport operations to maintain and remain compliant with FAA part 139 regulations. The Cyclones have patented technology for surface cleaning, runway rubber removal and paint removal.
In addition to the two new Cyclone units, Cyclone Technology LLC will be providing a trade-in credit for the existing units in the City of Phoenix Aviation Department fleet, allowing the City to take advantage of a cost savings of $28,000.
Procurement Information
Administrative Regulation 3.10 was waived in lieu of a determination memo citing sole source. Cyclone Technology LLC is the sole source dealer for Cyclone Sweepers in the Phoenix area.
Cyclone Technology, LLC: $154,500 per unit (excluding tax)
Contract Term
This agreement will begin on or about Council approval on March 17, 2021, for the one-time purchase of two Cyclone Sweepers.
Financial Impact
This item will have a one-time expenditure of $350,000. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Karen Peters, and the Aviation and Public Works departments.