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 for the renovation of the kitchen exhaust fan at the Central Safety Building, 120 Marconi Boulevard. The current exhaust fan is no longer operational and is located at the peak of one of the roof tops of the Building making it very difficult to access for routine maintenance. A replacement fan and new ductwork will be installed and will be located in an area that will allow for proper and ongoing maintenance.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received two bids on March 29, 2013 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
General Temperature Control $35,000.00
Gateway Mechanical $43,060.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, General Temperature Control.
Emergency action is requested so that needed renovations can be completed as soon as possible to meet the operational needs of the Central Safety Building.
General Temperature Control Contract Compliance No. 31-1201236, expiration date March 13, 2014.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $35,000.00. Sufficient funding is available in the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with General Temperature Control for the renovation of the kitchen exhaust fan at the Central Safety Building; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from Safety Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Office of Construction Management, desires to contract with General Temperature Control for the renovation of the kitchen exhaust fan at the Central Safety Building, 120 Marconi Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, General Temperature Control is the most responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual da...
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