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New Orleans East Bus Wash Repairs
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DESCRIPTION: Repairs to New Orleans East Bus Wash |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Eexecutive Officer to issue a contract to Ross White for an amount not to exceed $208,000 for repairs to the New Orleans East (ENO) bus wash.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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During Hurricane Ida, the ENO bus wash suffered structural damage to an exterior wall that housed all the electrical control equipment. Although the structural damage has been repaired, staff found that the wash would not power on when attempting to restart it. After the staff and the manufacturer evaluated the wash, it was determined that the control panels and electrical components sustained water damage and corrosion, rendering the wash inoperable.
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DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending a sole-source contract to Ross White for the rehabilitation and repairs of the bus wash facility's control panel and associated electrical components. This project will involve installation by the manufacturer, automation programming, training, and updated maintenance manuals.
Bringing the bus wash online will offer several advantages. It will significantly improve efficiency by reducing the time and labor currently spent on washing paratransit vehicles by hand. Automated washing will ensure consistent cleaning standards and help maintain a high level of cleanliness across the fleet. Overall, this will lead to better service quality and operational efficiency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant funds are available through grant fund LA2021-031. The estimated project cost is $208,000.
NEXT STEPS:
Once approved staff will work to issue a purchase order.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Procurement routing
3. Quote/Contract
Prepared By: Ryan Moser
Title: Chief of Asset Management
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
4/30/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer