SUBJECT: Construction Agreement with Trade-Mark-Brown Inc. for the Butt- Holdsworth Memorial Library HVAC Replacement in the amount of $283,200.00.May 11th, 2023
FiledMay 11th, 2023The Butt Holdsworth Memorial Library’s HVAC system (air conditioning) has not worked since May 21, 2021. Obviously, being without a working HVAC system during the hotter days of the summer is uncomfortable for the Library’s patrons and has become a burden for staff. Large fans help, but at times, the temperature within the Library is challenging to work in and may in fact be jeopardizing other systems and property within the Library. The upper floor of the Library is particularly unbearable. Initially, the City sought to replace the entire HVAC based upon its age and other conditions. The City sought bids for such work. After receiving bids, several bids were deficient and the remaining bids were over the budget that the City estimated for the work. Thus, City staff has recommended that City Council reject all bids. However, in the course of reviewing bids and meeting with bidders, the City learned that some of the parts and equipment required for this project are either immediately un