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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. 3005010080 and award a contract to Pardess Air, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System upgrade at the Emergency Communications and Operations Center, in an amount of $517,000, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $77,550, for a total contract amount of $594,550, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (District 4)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Pardess Air, Inc., to provide construction services for the upgrade of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) System at the Emergency Communications and Operations Center (Project). The existing HVAC system serving this facility has been in operation 24/7 for approximately 19 years and has reached the end of its life. The system is now experiencing mechanical failures and needs replacement.
This Project involves the replacement of the existing rooftop HVAC units, upgrades to the HVAC control system, and cleaning and repairs to the existing mechanical ductwork. The new HVAC units will provide greenhouse gas reductions and energy savings benefits.
This bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on September 23, 2021, and 415 potential bidders specializing in construction services, materials, and supplies were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 37 downloaded the bid via the City’s electronic bid system. The bid announcement was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the sixth floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing
. A bid announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division’s weekly update of ...
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