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Title
Sole Source Agreement for the Purchase of a Cummins L9N Near-Zero Emission Bus Engine for the Midlife Overhaul Prototype
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority’s active vehicle fleet includes 20 articulated, compressed natural gas-powered buses, model year 2013, that are currently eligible for a midlife engine overhaul. The proposed replacement engine has been certified by the State of California as a near-zero emission compressed natural gas-powered engine and will include a multi-year manufacturer warranty. There is only one manufacturer with engines certified by the State of California for use in transit buses, and a sole source agreement is necessary to proceed with a prototype installation and review.
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C-8-1892 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Cummins Pacific, LLC, in the amount of $84,293, for the purchase of one replacement Cummins L9N near-zero emission compressed natural gas-powered engine.