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Bid Award and Construction Contract - Government Center Cooling Tower Replacement
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Accept the low bidder, authorize award of the contract to Armstrong Mechanical in the amount of $228,031.76, 2) adopt Resolution providing notice of the Government Center Cooling Tower Replacement project, and 3) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and iii) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The project scope of work includes replacing one (1) roof-mounted cooling tower and two (2) condenser water pumps installed in the ground floor mechanical room. The intent is for this equipment to be replaced with like equipment as part of scheduled life cycle replacement. The cooling tower controls will be replaced with a new standalone controller that has the capability to be remotely monitored. The existing roof supports for the cooling tower will be reused.
On January 16, 2025, the Procurement Division partnered with Facilities Management to issue an Invitation for Bids, IFB #2025-013. On February 13, 2025, five (5) bids were received and processed for the titled project. All bids were tabulated, reviewed and certified by LaBella Associates. The bids ranged from $228,031.76 to $317,563.00; staff recommends the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Armstrong Mechanical, in the amount of $228,031.76.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available within the adopted capital account - Facilities Repair and Renovation, 40080069, to support the construction contract amount of $228,031.76.