25-1065
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0498 New Flyer Training to New Flyer of America, Inc, the sole provider of New Flyer Bus Training for a three (3) year term and for a total estimated amount of $354,375.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow Sun Metro to support the training program and keep Technicians up to date with the new bus models. Contract Variance: No Contract Variance Department: Sun Metro – Mass Transit Award to: New Flyer of America, Inc. City & State: St. Cloud, MN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Total Contract Time: 3 Years Initial Term Estimated Award: $354,375.00 Total Estimated Award: $354,375.00 Account(s): 560-3200-60050-522140-P6017 Funding Source(s): Sun Metro Operating Fund District(s): All Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Mass Transit (Sun Metro) Departments recommend award as indicated to New Flyer of America, Inc., under the exemption listed above. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.
- Committee
- Mass Transit Department Board
- Requested by
- Sun Metro Mass Transit
- Introduced
- August 18, 2025
- On agenda
- September 3, 2025