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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE JAMAR COMPANY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AT GARFIELD AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,995.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to contract with The Jamar Company for the replacement of the building automation system at the Garfield Avenue Public Works Facility for a total amount not to exceed $145,995.00 payable as follows:
$36,498.75 510-500-1915-5401 (Water, Public Works and Utilities, Utility General Expense, Bldg/Structure Repair & Mtc)
$65,697.75 520-500-1915-5401 (Gas, Public Works and Utilities, Utility General Expense, Bldg/Structure Repair & Mtc)
$29,199.00 530-500-1915-5401 (Sewer, Public Works and Utilities, Utility General Expense, Bldg/Structure Repair & Mtc)
$14,599.50 535-500-1915-5401 (Stormwater, Public Works and Utilities, Utility General Expense, Bldg/Structure Repair & Mtc)
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a contract with The Jamar Company for the replacement of the building automation system at the Garfield Avenue Public Works Facility for an amount not to exceed $145,995.00.
The current building control system has reached the end of its useful life, and is nonfunctioning in many areas. Air quality concerns need to be addressed, particularly in the garage and shops.
Centralized control of the building's HVAC system will lead to long term energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and improved environmental quality.
City staff will pursue grants and rebates from MN Power and Comfort Systems to pay for a portion of the overall costs. Any grants or rebates received will be deposited into the utility funds that are paying for this project.
Purchasing issued an Invitation to Bid on July 23, 2018, and received two bids as listed below. The Jamar Company submitted the lowest responsive bid.
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