Title
Original Equipment Manufacturer Training for Technicians - Contract Recommendation (Ordinance S-45472)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC for the purpose of training technicians on Cummins systems. The estimated expenditures shall be $150,000 over the life of the agreement. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is requesting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training from Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC 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, 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, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo citing sole source. Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC is the sole OEM dealer in the State of Arizona and is the only vendor authorized to provide OEM Cummins Systems Training.
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about April 1, 2019, for an initial one-year contract term, with four option years in increments of up to one year.
Financial Impact
This contract will have an initial estimated annual expenditure of $50,000, for a total aggregate amount of $150,000 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.