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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - ElevatorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023 SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AN ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PACKAGE FOR GRAPEVINE CITY HALL RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a purchase for an elevator modernization package with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation for City Hall. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund for an amount not to exceed $250,000. BACKGROUND: This purchase will provide modernization for the City Hall elevator system. The majority of the elevator is original to the opening of City Hall. Many of the critical replacement parts are no longer available. The modernization will include an interior cab upgrade, improved fire, life safety features, decreased waiting times and reduced power consumption. The lead time for the necessary parts is long and this project will likely not begin until early next year. In addition, the the project is being planned so that it can be completed in two weeks and not disrupt public access to City Council meetings. This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal agreements with Sourcewell as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791. Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation. The Facility Services staff and Purchasing reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval CH/LW