Title
Building Commissioning Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for building commissioning services for four years:
* Atom Engineering PLLC,
* Chinook Systems, NC Inc.,
* CMTA,
* Horizon Engineers, Inc.,
* RMF Engineering,
* Systems WorCx, PLLC,
* The Milborne Group Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba TMG Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MBE),
* TLC Engineering Solutions, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to one additional, one-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Kathleen Cishek, General Services
Mary Herington, General Services
Explanation
* Building commissioning is a third-party, independent service that helps ensure mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are installed correctly and operating at optimum efficiency reducing energy consumption and increasing occupant comfort.
* Commissioning services will be provided on new and existing city buildings on an as-needed basis.
* The use of a commissioning agent is required by the city's Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and a pre-requisite for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
* On July 3, 2024, the city issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ); 12 responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to RFQ requirements.
* Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $5,000,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The following prime consultant is an MBE firm and will self-count 75% participation of the total contract amount:
* The Milborne Group Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba TMG Consulting Engineers, Inc.
The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. The specific tasks and contract opportunities associated with these contracts...
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