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On-Site Bus Maintenance Service
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DESCRIPTION: On-site Bus Maintenance Repairs |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to Kenworth of Southeast Louisiana for on-site bus repair services.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The bus maintenance department currently has excessive vacancies and individuals out on long-term medical leave. The reduction in labor has created a need to put out a solicitation for additional maintenance support.
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DISCUSSION:
The RTA is currently working to hire qualified mechanics; however, finding qualified individuals takes time in our current post-pandemic environment. At the time of writing this document, the agency has five mechanic vacancies and three out for medical leave. The agency is actively engaging in recruiting and trying to fill these positions.
Skilled labor shortages have become much more frequent since the pandemic, which is the case for these mechanic positions. Through a competitive bid process, the RTA has solicited services to supply on-site maintenance technicians to assist with bus repairs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost for this procurement is $178,000. The contract period is for two years, supplying services as needed. Funding is available from the local Fixed Route Account: 143002.7360.06101
NEXT STEPS:
Upon RTA Board approval, staff will assign a purchase order.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Resolution
2. Administrative review
3. Procurement summary
4. Solicitation request
Prepared By: Ryan Moser
Title: Fleet Technology Manager
Reviewed By: Gerard Guter
Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
12/8/2021
Alex Wiggins Date
Chief Executive Officer