CC MEETING: October 22, 2024
DATE: October 15, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Dwayne Bianco, Director of Fleet/Facilities
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager to Enter Into An Agreement With Thyssen Krup Elevator For The Replacement Of The City Hall Elevator Through The Omnia Purchasing Cooperative In An Amount Not To Exceed $191,844.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The existing elevator system was installed when the building was originally built and is approximately 36 years old. Through the years various components have been replaced, the most recent being the hydraulic system tank in 2014. The last time the car was updated was in 2011. Currently the elevator is experiencing more frequent service calls and difficulty in sourcing parts. This replacement project would include demolition of the existing elevator, and replacement of the car, controllers, hoist way, exterior doors, lighting and modernization of the electronics. This elevator will also carry a 2,000lb freight capacity.
This unit performs a vital function at the City Hall facility. Reliability is a must for this building and a scheduled replacement will help maintain ADA access to all levels of City Hall with minimum disruption to staff, citizens, and visitors to City Hall. This replacement will take place over a long weekend, Thursday to Monday, to minimize service disruption.
Thyssen Krup is currently our maintenance contractor and has submitted a bid for the job. Thyssen Krup been a reliable service provider. The replacement unit is available through Omnia purchasing cooperative. Purchasing through cooperatives is allowed by state law.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The elevator will be purchased from budgeted Capital funds for the amount listed below.
Thyssen Krupp Elevators (Omnia) $182,709.00
Contingency Funds (should they be needed) $ 9,135.00
Total Costs $191,844.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
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