Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Awarding a Contract to AERO Specialties, Inc. of Boise, ID for the Purchase of an Aircraft Tug
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the
growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Airport
CONTACT: Ken Carley, Airport Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes award of a contract to AERO Specialties, Inc. of Boise, ID for the purchase of an Aircraft Tug.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The City budgeted and issued Invitation to Bid 18-54FP, Aircraft Tug on August 5, 2018.
o Advertised in McKinney Courier Gazette
o Posted in McKinney TV
o 53 matching eBid Supplier Notifications
• In response to all notices published, three (3) suppliers submitted bids in response to the ITB on August 23, 2018 from:
o Technology International
o AERO Specialties, Inc.
o Tronair, Inc.
• An Evaluation Team, comprised of three City employees, reviewed and ranked the bids based on the following criteria:
o Purchase Price
o Reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods or services through references submitted
o Manufacturer’s warranty/service
o Delivery time
• The evaluation team recommends AERO Specialties, Inc. as the best value for the city.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• A supplemental budgetary item for this project was approved by Council for the FY2018 budget year in the amount of $91,000.
• This resolution authorizes award of contract for the purchase of an aircraft tug, in the amount of $80,222.16 which is budgeted in account 005-4119-506-9202.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A