Fiscal Note
Fiscal note pending
Title
Authorizing Metro Transit to use ABC Companies (dba Muncie Reclamation and Supply) as a non-competitively selected provider for bus parts that are necessary for the full lifecycle of a bus.
Body
WHEREAS Metro Transit has a need to purchase a variety of bus parts for busses not under warranty; and
WHEREAS Metro Transit currently has an existing relationship with ABC Companies, and is currently using parts purchased from ABC Companies in its fleet, affording efficient repair turnaround and ensuring successful continued operation of its revenue-generating busses; and
WHEREAS, to purchase parts compatible with current equipment at the most competitive cost, with the highest degree of consistent part availability, Metro Transit needs to continue to purchase parts from ABC Companies.
WHEREAS, ABC Companies provides consistently available, cost-effective parts for equipment already in Metro Transit’s fleet, but does not currently possess a business contract with the City of Madison, therefore, Common Council approval is required for an exception to the competitive selection process normally required for purchases over $75,000 as allowed by MGO 4.26(4) (a) 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Metro Transit may purchase parts from ABC Companies during fiscal year 2026 for revenue-generating fleet vehicles.