Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Office of Construction Management with C.D. Whitfield Company, in the amount of $122,606.00 for the replacement of steam coils within two built-up penthouse air handling units at 109 North Front Street. The current steam coils are not operating correctly and are unlikely to survive another winter. Without replacement, there is a risk that 109 North Front Street would lose heat during the upcoming fall and winter. The contractor will have ninety (90) calendar days upon notification of the award of the contract to complete the work.
Formal proposals were solicited on March 22, 2007. Two firms submitted proposals on April 24, 2007, as follows: (0 MBE, 0 FBE).
C.D. Whitfield Company $122,606.00
Carrier Commercial Service $129,731.00
It is the recommendation of the Finance and Management Department, Office of Construction Management, to award this contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder, C.D. Whitfield Company.
Emergency action is requested so that the contractor will be able to complete this project in a timely manner, thereby allowing for heat to be available in the building before the onset of colder weather in the fall.
C.D. Whitfield Company Contract Compliance Number 34-1446968, expiration date 05/11/2009.
Fiscal Impact: The total budget for this project within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund is $380,000.00. The total cost of this contract is $122,606.00.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract for the Office of Construction Management with C.D. Whitfield Company for the replacement of steam coils at 109 North Front Street, to authorize the expenditure of $122,606.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($122,606.00)
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WHEREAS, the current steam coils at 109...
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