Title
Purchase of Runway Friction Tester - General Services Administration (GSA) GS-07F-095DA (Ordinance S-43652)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Halliday Technologies to purchase a runway friction tester (RFT) in an amount not to exceed $102,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is purchasing the RFT on behalf of the Aviation Department for the measurement of friction levels on runways at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Airport runways must remain in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration standards in Advisory Circular No. 150/5320-12D. Skid resistance levels on runways are reduced by contaminants including water, rubber deposits, and jet fuel. Loss of friction may result in loss of braking and control of aircraft on runways. The equipment is necessary to ensure skid resistance levels are maintained to ensure safety.
Procurement Information
The General Services Administration (GSA) provides centralized procurement for the federal government, offering a wide variety of products, services, and facilities that federal agencies need to serve the public. The GSA contract was awarded using a similar competitive process as set forth in Phoenix City Code 43. The GSA contract with Halliday Technologies is current and will expire March 15, 2021.
Financial Impact
The purchase shall not exceed $102,000. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
The RFT will be used at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Paul Blue, and the Public Works and Aviation departments.