Submitted By
Robert Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for the Public Works Center Air and Fan Motor Balancing Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00, Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Agreement
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Overview
Overview
A Building Automation System (BAS) is used for controlling the Public Works Center's Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning system (HVAC). The building controls, software, firmware and all other associated components are proprietary Siemens components, and Siemens is the sole-source provider of the system. The BAS software and firmware were recently upgraded and the proposed agreement provides for Siemens to conduct a fan motor and air balancing study of the entire system and make any necessary adjustments.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
A BAS is a computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security systems. Siemens is the proprietary vendor for the Public Works Center BAS and associated components and the entire HVAC system at the Public Works Center is controlled by the Siemens automation software. Siemens has submitted a proposal to conduct the HVAC air and fan motor balancing project. Thus, Siemens is a sole source vendor for this work which necessitates a waiver of the Village's bid process for the agreement.
The project involves conducting a vibration analysis, air flow test and balancing of all fan motors in each air handling unit at the PWC. There are sixteen large fan motors throughout the building that require periodic service and maintenance. The existing fan units are current...
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