Agenda Item Name:
Title
Purchase Order Encumbrance 2021-00001569 with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Alachua County Public Works chiller replacement
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Presenter:
Ramon D. Gavarrete, P.E. 352.548.1214, Larry Sapp 352.374.5202
Description:
Request approval and execution of Purchase Order Encumbrance 2021-00001569 based on State of Florida, Department of Management Services (DMS) Request for Proposal (RFP) DMS-14/15-003C-02 with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Alachua County Public Works chiller replacement
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Purchase Order Encumbrance 2021-00001569 with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Alachua County Public Works chiller replacement.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Sufficient funds exist in the Critical Facilities Preservation Projects Fund:
$135,967 in account 001.19.1919.529.46.00 for project 8211904-FY21-Chiller.
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Background:
The air-cooled chiller is a 2005 model and is 15 years of age. It is at the end of its useful life and currently suffers from short cycles which increase humidity levels in the facility. The system does not have a chilled water return buffer tank which results in not enough system volume due to short runs between the chiller and the air handlers. The system currently contains a non-environmentally friendly R-22 refrigerant 38 lbs. The new system shall be R-410A refrigerant. The new chiller will be roughly 20% more energy efficient.
This purchase is exempt from the County's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Section 22.3-302 (12) Procurement of Supplies or Services under Contract with federal, state, or municipal governments or any other governmental agency or political subdivision provided the vendor extends the same terms and conditions of the Contract to the County. However, since the dollar amount of the purchase exceeds the purchasing authority of the Procurement Manager, this Purchase Order is being submitted for Board con...
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