Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the replacement of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the J. Ashburn Jr.Youth Center located at 85 S. Clarendon Avenue. This contractor will replace the existing outdated HVAC units with a new high-efficiency HVAC system with improved air filtration and new thermostats/controls. In addition to, replacement upgrades will also include reconnecting gas piping, duct work, and replacing electrical wiring to units. Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security Act (CARES) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds will be used to fund this project.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received two (2) bids (0 FBE, 0 MBE) on October 12, 2021 as follows:
Bidder/AE City FBE/MBE Amount of Bid
General Temperature Control Winchester EBOCC $388,000.00
McDaniel’s Construction Columbus N/A $401,590.73
General Temperature Control, Inc. submitted the lowest bid of $388,000.00. The Office of Construction Management therefore recommends the bid award be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, General Temperature Control, Inc. .
The contract compliance number for General Temperature Control, Inc. is 31-1201236, expiration date September 30, 2022.
Emergency action is requested so that work may begin as soon as practicable because the existing HVAC equipment is beyond its useful life.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $388,000.00 from the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security Act (CARES) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) to replace the existing outdated HVAC system at the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center. These funds are budgeted within the Community Development Block Grant (Fund 2248).
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a...
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