Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Incorporated for the Fairwood Facility HVAC Unit 27 Replacement project, CIP #650265-100204, in an amount up to $1,248,300.00.
This project consists of the replacement of the 1250 Fairwood Facility heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning Unit 27. Unit 27 provides proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures and documents. Unit 27 is approaching the end of its useful life and is becoming increasing difficult to repair and maintain. Its replacement will help extend the life of the building and all equipment inside.
The Columbus Community is 59-Southwest.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 300 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 330 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed on or about January 2026.
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 DWR replacement program was developed under CIP 650265-100200. 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 8/28/2025 through 10/1/2025. One bid was received:
Name Bid Amount ODI Status
General Temperature Control I...
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