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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. R-7119 and award a contract to Vellutini Corporation, dba Royal Electric Company of Sacramento, CA, for the improvement to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Charging Stations Project at the Long Beach Airport, in the amount of $922,222, with a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $230,556, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,152,778; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments;
Adopt Categorical Exemption CE-19-166; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund Group in the Airport Department by $1,438,239, offset by funds available. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Vellutini Corporation, dba Royal Electric Company, for the Improvement to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) charging stations Project at the Long Beach Airport (Airport). The work to be done consists primarily of replacing 5 existing GSE charging stations and installing 10 new GSE charging stations, for a total of 15 stations inside the Airport Operation Area (AOA). Currently, there are five GSE charging stations operating inside the AOA providing electrical power to equipment such as baggage tugs, bag ramps, and pushback vehicles. The charging stations are over 20 years old and are experiencing increased usage, causing higher rates of breakdown and failure. The downtime and associated repair costs have also increased over time, because the older parts are difficult to obtain. This project provides the infrastructure for airlines to convert all of their ground service equipment from diesel fuel to electric power, in the Airport’s effort to increase sustainable energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on May 17, 2019, and 230 potential bidders specializing in airport equipment, charging stations, and construction rel...
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