Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with Columbus Electrical Works Company in the amount of $19,985.63 for the replacement of the variable speed drive at the Municipal Court building, 375 South High Street. A variable speed drive is used to power the HVAC system. The failure to replace this drive could lead to system damage and a potential cost increase beyond mere replacement of the speed drive.
Informal proposals were solicited on December 2, 2004. Three firms submitted proposals. (0 MBE, 1 FBE*).
Columbus Electrical Works Co. $19,985.63*
Mid Ohio Air Conditioning Corp. $23,300.00
Air Force One, Inc. $25,895.00
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Management Division to award this contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Columbus Electrical Works Company in the amount of $19,985.63.
Emergency action is requested so that the contractor will be able to complete this project before substantial or permanent damage is encountered.
Fiscal Impact: The Facilities Management Division budgeted $5.4 million in the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget for various facility renovations. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $19,985.63. Although an unbudgeted renovation, funds are available through cost savings in other projects.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with Columbus Electrical Works Company for the replacement of the of the variable speed drive at the Municipal Court building, 375 South High Street, to authorize the expenditure of $19,985.63 from the Facilities Management Division Capital Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($19,985.63)
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WHEREAS, the variable speed drive at the Municipal Court building is in need of replacement, and
WHEREAS, this requires the installation of a variable speed drive in order to...
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