Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Trane U.S., Inc. for the replacement of direct digital HVAC controls at the Columbus Police Academy, 1000 North Hague Avenue.
The existing HVAC control system at the Police Academy is beyond its useful life and as such the control infrastructure has become obsolete and is in need of an upgrade This systems controls the functioning of the HVAC system at the Police Academy such as airflow, cooling and hearting.
The existing system that is being regulated by this equipment is Trane U.S. Inc. therefore to allow for consistency and to ensure that the system communication is effective, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to utilize Trane controls. Therefore, the Department of Finance and Management is reuqesting to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.
Emergency action is requested so that a new HVAC control system can be installed as soon as possible, thus ensuring the proper operation of the Police Academy HVAC system.
Trane U.S. Inc. Contract Compliance No. 25-0900465, expiration date February 1, 2018.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $480,748.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund with Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC controls replacement at the Police Academy. The Department of Public Safety budgeted $500,000.00 in capital funds for said services. A portion of these funds are contingent upon receipt of the proceeds of the 2017 Bond Sale.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Trane U.S., Inc. for HVAC controls replacement at the Columbus Police Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $480,748.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329; and to declar...
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