Title
Sole Source Agreements for the Purchase of Driver Barriers for a Pilot Project
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority has initiated a pilot project to test driver barriers meant to provide additional protection to coach operators. The six-month pilot project will allow staff to evaluate the use of the barriers in service. There are currently only two manufacturers of driver barriers for use in transit buses, both models offer similar functionality, but differ in operation. Board of Directors approval for two sole source agreements is requested to proceed with the pilot project.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C-8-1923 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and The Aftermarket Parts Company, LLC, in the amount of $32,325, for the purchase and installation of six driver barriers in six of the forty-foot buses in the active fleet as part of a pilot project.
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C-8-1924 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Complete Coach Works, in the amount of $34,888, for the purchase and installation of six driver barriers in six of the forty-foot buses in the active fleet as part of a pilot project.