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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Killeen Fire Station 9 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Retrofit through Brandt Companies, LLC, in the amount of $773,500.00.
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DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: James Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Killeen Fire Station 9 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrofit
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Due to ventilation and humidity issues, the Killeen Fire Department requested engineering services provide a study and design of modifications to the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at Fire Station #9. The intent is to deliver a HVAC system design that will improve the ventilation and air quality of the Fire Station and to meet City of Killeen codes and standards. Brandt Companies LLC, a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Company on BuyBoard Contract #733-24, was contacted for a proposal. They provided 2 options which included a complete replacement, or a retrofit of the existing system with "Standalone Controls". The Fire Department and Building Services agree that a retrofit of the existing system with "Standalone Controls" for a total of $773,500, is the best option.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Complete replacement of Fire Station 9 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system; or.
2. Retrofit of the existing Fire Station 9 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system with "Standalone Controls".
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approval of Alternative 2: Retrofit of the existing Fire Station 9 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system with "Standalone Controls". Alternative 2 is the more financially feasible alternative.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to current City policies and applicable laws. This purchase will be made through Brandt Companies LLC, BuyBoard Contract #733-24. Purchases made through a cooperative contract are exempt from the competitive...
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