Title
Old City Hall Boiler Replacement
Action
Action:
Award a contract in the amount of $122,870 to the lowest responsive bidder Armstrong Mechanical Services, Inc. for the Old City Hall Boiler Replacement project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Explanation
§ This contract includes the installation of a new gas boiler and controls to provide heating and hot water for Old City Hall.
§ The nearly 30-year-old boiler in Old City Hall has exceeded its useful life. A new energy efficient boiler with modern controls has been selected that will result in lower energy costs and aid in maintaining Old City Hall’s Energy Star Certification.
§ On January 19, 2018, the City issued an Invitation to Bid; 2 (two) bids were received from interested service providers.
§ Armstrong Mechanical Services, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ The project is anticipated to be complete by fourth quarter 2018.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Construction contracts estimated to be less than $300,000 are informal and exempt from the goal setting process (Part A: Section 3.1 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). However, Armstrong Mechanical Services is a City SBE and has committed 4.27% ($5,250) of the total contract amount to the following certified firm:
§ Electric System Specialist (SBE) ($5,250) (electrical)
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Community Investment Plan