PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service price agreement for inspection, maintenance, parts, and repair for the central utility plant for the Department of Aviation - RUSHCO ENERGY SPECIALISTS, INC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Estimated amount of $12,639,150.00 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for inspection, maintenance, parts, and repair for the central utility plant for the Department of Aviation. The central utility plant mechanical boiler and chiller systems provide a hot and chilled water supply for the Dallas Love Field heating, ventilation, and air conditioning support equipment. The specialized equipment in the central utility plant is maintained and repaired through this agreement as needed to avoid service failures. This agreement is a critical part to maintain conditioned filtered air, supporting public safety and airport service.
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact informat...
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