Title
Airport Chiller Maintenance Services
Action
Action:
A. Award a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Johnson Controls, Inc. for maintenance and repair services on the Airport’s centrifugal chillers for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The contract will provide maintenance and repair services for the 12 chillers, which provide cooling for the main terminal building, the rental car deck customer service area, and the old terminal building.
§ The contract will provide labor and all the required parts to perform the annual manufacturers recommended maintenance on the units as well as 120 hours of emergency technician labor services.
§ On September 25, 2015, Aviation issued an Invitation to Bid for maintenance and repair services; seven bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Carolina Air Solutions, Inc. was initially the low bidder. However, they voluntarily withdrew their bid.
§ Johnson Controls Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The total estimated cost for the three-year term is $176,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget