HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Electric Heating VAV BoxesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FAN
POWERED ELECTRIC HEATING VAV BOXES FOR CITY HALL
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase and installation of
fan powered electric heating VAV boxes for City Hall from Entech Sales
and Service for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 174-74004-118-001 (City
Hall Repairs & Maintenance) for a total amount not to exceed $20,188.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace four VAV (variable air volume) fan power
boxes with electric heat in the Planning/Code Enforcement area and
offices. The existing VAV boxes are 20 years old and at the end of their
useful life. This work will be performed after normal business hours.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Entech Sales & Service. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
CH/LW