Title
Original Equipment Manufacturer Systems Training - RFA 24-FSD-035 - Request for Award (Ordinance S-50536)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Cummins Inc. for the purpose of training technicians on Cummins systems for the Public Works Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $200,000.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is requesting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training to assist technicians on diagnosing and repairing equipment. Cummins courses consist of hands-on training that will allow City of Phoenix technicians to troubleshoot engine components, conduct fault analysis, repair equipment, and be familiar with natural gas engines that are used in the refuse truck fleet. This training will help reduce downtime and get units back in service to maintain fleet in a timely manner for citywide operations.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo citing Special Circumstances Sole Source. Cummins Inc. is the sole OEM dealer in the state of Arizona and is the only vendor authorized to provide OEM Cummins Systems Training.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about April 1, 2024 for a three-year term with two one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $200,000 for the five-year term.
Funding is available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Works Department.