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Sole Source Agreement for the Purchase of Six Cummins Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Engines
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority operates a fleet of six New Flyer compressed natural gas-powered buses, model year 2018, that require a midlife engine overhaul. The replacement engine has been certified by the State of California as a near-zero emission engine. Only one engine manufacturer is certified by the State of California to meet these emission standards for use in transit buses. Board of Directors’ approval is required for this sole source agreement.
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Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C255027 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Cummins, Inc., in the amount of $463,697 for the purchase of six replacement Cummins 8.9-liter L9N 280HP compressed natural gas-powered engines.