Background/Discussion
On December 3, 2024 two bids were received through the City bidding software, Ion Wave, as follows:
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Fluid Mechanical LLC, |
Kennard, NE |
$205,000.00 |
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MMC Contractors (MMC Mechanical Contractors, Inc.) |
Omaha, NE |
Non-Responsive |
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Engineers Estimate (ETI) |
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$127,500.00 |
The Council Bluffs Carnegie Free Public Library was renovated in 2002 and the Union Pacific Railroad Museum has occupied the building since May of 2003. The two rooftop air handling units have been in place since the renovation. Both have had multiple components replaced in the last few years including one receiving a new fan and motor assembly. These items must be maintained in order to provide continued use of the facility.
This project includes installing a new coil assembly and the replacement of other wearable components inside the unit with the new motor and fan assembly and full replacement the second unit.
The repairs will allow for continued use of the building and proper conditioning of the spaces.
The estimated cost of this project is $137,700.00 which includes $10,200 for professional services provided by ETI. The project is included in the FY25 CIP with funding from GO Bonds.
The Project was scheduled to be completed by May 1, 2025. A new schedule will be developed to incorporate re-bid.
The bids received for the project were significantly higher than the Engineers Opinion and the budgeted amount. The project team will review the project scope to identify any possible updates that can improve the bid amount, prior to re-advertising for bids.