Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control Inc. for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Unit 59 & 60 Replacement project, CIP #650265-100113, in an amount up to $874,500.00.
Work under this project consists of replacement of the Fairwood Facility HVAC Units 59/60 and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation for Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “59 - Southwest”
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 330 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 360 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed on or about July, 2023.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
Many of the HVAC & air purification units are approaching the end of their useful life and are becoming increasingly difficult to repair and maintain. A DOSD replacement program was developed under CIP 650265-100100. Replacement of failing HVAC & air purification units will provide proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures and documents. The replacement units will help to extend the useful life of the building and all equipment inside and inhibit deterioration.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 3/3/2023 through 4/5/2023. One bid was received:
Name C.C. No. Exp. Date________City/State Status
General Temperature Control Inc. CC-004830 8/31/24 Columbus, OH MAJ
The bid was deemed responsive...
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