Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ameresco, Inc. for the HVAC Controls Upgrades Phase 2 Project. The contract amount is $999,913.00, with an alternate of $86,481.00 and a contingency of $63,606.00, for a total of $1,150,000.00. An additional $3,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,153,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project is a continuation of departmental efforts to modernize end-of-life HVAC equipment throughout facilities in order to improve energy efficiency and user comfort. The scope includes the replacement of HVAC control systems at the Whetstone, Dodge, and Blackburn Community Centers, as well as the Maintenance Headquarters at 1533 Alum Industrial Drive. The project will also integrate of these systems into Columbus Recreation and Park’s centralized controls server.
Columbus Recreation and Parks received a $156,193.00 US Department of Energy Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grant from the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Energy and Environment (OEE) - Energy Efficiency Program for Ohio Communities to execute this project.
This project is the second of three phases to replace or upgrade antiquated HVAC control systems. This will improve operating efficiency of the facilities and allow them to be added to the department’s Niagara system for remote management.
Phase 1 included The Franklin Park Adventure Center and Cleo Dumaree Athletic Complex. Phase 2 includes Whetstone Community Center, Dodge Community Center, Blackburn Community Center, and the 1533 Alum Industrial Drive Facility. Phase 3 will include Brentnell Community Center, Barack Community Center, and Beatty Community Center.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status): Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 3...
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