DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Runway Friction Tester and Associated Services
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for acceptance of a contract with Dynatest US, Inc., for the purchase of an all-in-one runway friction tester, to include a 2020 Ford F350 Super Cab Single Rear Wheel (SRW) truck as base vehicle for the tester, and to provide annual calibration and preventive maintenance services for a total cost of $221,171.14 upon council award through September 30, 2023 with two additional one-year renewals at the City's option. Funding in the amount of $182,303.14 for the runway friction tester and truck is available from FY 2020 Airport Operations & Maintenance Fund Budget. Funding for the remaining $37,868.00 will be subject to City Council approval of subsequent annual budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Dynatest US, Inc. for the purchase of an all-in-one Runway Friction Tester (RFT) and to provide annual calibration and preventive maintenance services for the Aviation Department. The RFT evaluates runway pavement friction and identifies areas that may have experienced a loss in texture due to wear and rubber build-up. The equipment and services requested are needed to maintain the safety of airfield runways while also complying with FAA Part 139 Certification requirements.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for "Annual Contract for Runway Friction Tester and Associated Services" (RFCSP 6100012581) for the San Antonio International Airport on April 29, 2020 with a submission deadline of May 29, 2020. Two (2) proposals were received and deemed responsive for evaluation. Dynatest US, Inc. is recommended for contract award based on the City's standard RFCSP evaluation process.
The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from the Aviation Department. The Fi...
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