Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Comprehensive Construction Solutions, LLC to Replace the Boiler System at the North Fire Station in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,293.75 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The existing boiler system at the North Fire Station is over 75 years old and needs replacement. This item was identified for replacement in the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Budget. Staff has been asked to provide options for electrification of the HVAC system in lieu of the proposed replacement with a gas-fired boiler. Staff are presenting two alternative options in addition to the original option proposed at the July 18th Village Board meeting.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
If the Board desires to prioritize a transition to electric HVAC systems in alignment with the Village Climate Ready Oak Park Plan, staff recommend the Board vote down the item and provide staff direction on its preferred path for electrification.
Fiscal Impact
If the Board moves forward with the replacement of the gas-fired boiler as previously proposed, the total cost to replace the existing boiler system with a new gas-fired boiler at the North Fire Station would not exceed $40,293.75 ($38,375.00 bid price plus $1,918.75 for 5% contingency). The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Plan, Building Improvement Fund Budget account no. 3012-43790-101-540673 includes $57,500.00 for boiler system replacement at the North Fire Station. Design fee costs totaled $15,730.00 for a total project cost of $56,023.75.
If the Board provided direction to move forward with one of the two electrification options, Staff would utilize the funds proposed for the construction of the 2022 project to begin engineering services on the preferred option. The 2023 Fiscal Year Building Improvement Plan would present the proposed budget costs ass...
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