Title
Airport Apron Buses and Ground Support Equipment - AVN IFB 19-016 (Ordinance S-45513)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into separate contracts with Cobus Industries, LP, for the purchase of six airport apron buses, and Stinar HG, LLC, for the purchase of one self-propelled passenger boarding stairs. The contracts will have a one-time expenditure of $3,474,086. The contracts may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manager or his designee. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is expanding rapidly and the Aviation Department wants to establish a hardstand gate operation to address gate constraints during high demand periods.
The hardstand gate operation will be located in a designated aircraft parking area at PHX. Passengers will be transported to the operation by airport apron buses and will board the aircraft using self-propelled passenger boarding stairs. Passengers will be moved safely and quickly between the aircraft and terminal buildings, which will allow airlines to run on-time operations and maintain an acceptable level of service for passengers.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid (IFB) 19-016 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was separated into four groups based on the component of the hardstand operation. Offerors were given the opportunity to bid on all, some, or one of the groups. One bid was received for Group 1 (Airport Apron Buses) and two bids were received for Group 4 (Self-Propelled Passenger Boarding Stairs).
The three bids were evaluated for responsiveness. One bid for Group 4 did not meet the minimum specifications listed in the IFB and was deemed nonresponsive.
The lowest responsive and responsible offeror for each group is as follows:
- Group 1 (Airport Apron Buses) - Cobus Industries, LP.
- Group 4 (Self-Propelled Passenger Boarding Stairs) - Stinar HG, LLC.
Contract Term
The terms of the contracts will begin on or about April 4, 2019. The bid price will be valid for one-year from City Council award so the Aviation Department may choose to purchase additional items at the bid price.
Financial Impact
The cost of the contracts will not exceed $3,474,086 for the aggregate one-time purchases. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommeded for approval at the Aviation and Transportation Subcommittee meeting on March 26, 2019, by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.