Title
Additional Expenditures for Chiller Maintenance and Repair Services (Ordinance S-44497)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 140449 with Trane US, Inc. for chiller maintenance and repair services for the Public Works Department. The additional amount of $562,080 is needed, and the revised aggregate value will not exceed $1,212,080 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The agreement with Trane US, Inc. is used for chiller maintenance and repair services at locations throughout the City. The additional funds will allow the Public Works Department to facilitate required chiller repairs at the Phoenix Art Museum, Fire Operations, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Crime Lab, Police Academy, Phoenix City Hall, Adams Street Garage, 91st Avenue and 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plants, and various other facilities throughout the City. This equipment is inspected and monitored regularly; however, these new repairs were not known at the time the contract was let in 2015.
Financial Impact
The additional amount of $562,080 is needed, and the revised aggregate value will not exceed $1,212,080 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Contract 140449 was approved by City Council on April 15, 2015.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.