Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with General Temperature Control for the HVAC System Upgrade at the Columbus Public Health facility, located 240 Parsons Avenue.
This renovation project will include replacement of the chillers, cooling towers, pumps, control system, and other equipment associated with the cooling system for the entire building. It will also consist of replacing the hot water boilers for heating throughout the building. In addition, all air handlers will be upgraded and an additional air handler will be added to the overall system. Along with the new air handler, variable air volume (VAV) controls will be added to the system in specific areas. These VAV controls will result in more precise temperature control, reduced compressor wear, lower energy consumption, and additional dehumidification. Overall, these HVAC renovations will improve the air quality of the facility and ensure its compliance with current health code requirements. Lastly, a small HVAC system will be added to the Carriage House, which houses staff related to the operation of the environmental vector control program. This HVAC system is need to improve the heating and cooling of this facility, as well as ensure that chemicals/supplies are stored at the proper temperature. These HVAC system renovations are needed because the building HVAC system is past its useful life expectancy, and does not adequately meet operational needs and health code requirements.
Formal bids were solicited and the city received one bid on May 1, 2017 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE): follows:
General Temperature Control $6,995,000.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends that the bid award be made to the sole bidder, General Temperature Control.
Emergency legislation so that HVAC system renovations can commence as quickly as possible to ensure that the operational an...
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