Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Farber Corporation for the air conditioning upgrades at Fire Station No. 22 at 3069 Parsons Avenue and Fire Station No. 25 at 739 W. 3rd Avenue. The scope of work shall include all associated mechanical and electrical work to complete these new ductless split systems. The new systems will take the place of the existing less efficient window mounted air conditioning units.
Formal bids were solicited and the city received two bids on February 16, 2016 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Farber Corporation $88,400.00
General Temperature Control $125,000.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Farber Corporation.
Emergency action is requested in order to expedite equipment procurement and to have the new air conditioning systems installed prior to the summer heat.
Farber Corporation Contract Compliance No. 31-0746886
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this contrast is available within the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
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To amend the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Farber Corporation for air conditioning upgrades at Fire Station No. 22 and Fire Station No. 25; to authorize the expenditure of $88,400.00 from the Safety G.O. Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($88,400.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget and to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Man...
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