Title
Lumacurve Airfield Signs and Parts Contract - RFA 23-011 Request for Award (Ordinance S-49412)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Standard Signs, Inc. for Lumacurve taxiway and runway (Airfield) signs and replacement parts at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport and Goodyear Airport (Airports) for the Aviation Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will be up to $2,000,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide Lumacurve Airfield signs, which are manufactured in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This signage is critical in the safe transition of aircraft to and from the taxiways, runways, and gates. Per the FAA advisory circular, airports are required to use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts in order to make repairs to the equipment. These repairs can be time critical, and the ability to transition aircraft, along with maintaining arrival and departure rates, can become mission critical to FAA Air Traffic Controllers.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition/Restrictive Specifications. In order for the Airports to maintain their certification, the Airports must use OEM parts and equipment to maintain the taxiway and runway airfield signage. Standard Signs, Inc. is the OEM manufacturer of Lumacurve Airfield signs.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about March 1, 2023 for a five-year term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The contract value for this contract will be up to $2,000,000 for the five-year contract term.
Funding is available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport
Council Districts: 1, 8 and Out of City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.