STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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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 Aviation Department - RushCo Energy Specialist, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Estimated amount of $2,505,289.80 - Financing: Aviation Fund
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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 of all equipment in the central utility plant located at Dallas Love Field and if applicable, any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) support equipment at a facility located within the borders of Dallas Love Field property. The central utility plant mechanical boiler and chiller systems provide a hot and chilled water supply for the Dallas Love Field HVAC 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...
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