City of Racine - File #: 06-1719

• File #: 06-1719
• Version: A
• Name: Request to waive formal bidding procedures for emergency repairs to chiller at the Safety Building.
• Type: Communication
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/22/2006
• In control: Public Works and Services Committee
• Final action: 4/5/2006
• Title: Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency repairs to the chiller at the Safety Building. Recommendation: That an emergency situation be declared in accordance with Section 62.15(1)(b) of State Statutes and that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency replacement of the chillers at the Safety Building. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to negotiate with Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for the replacement of this equipment. Fiscal Note: The cost of this emergency repair is estimated at $140,000.00 which, except for a $10,000.00 deductible, should be covered by the city's property insurance. Funds are available for the City's share of the cost of this repair.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/5/2006	A	Common Council	Approved as Presented	Pass
3/28/2006	A	Public Works and Services Committee	Recommended For Approval	Pass

Title

Subject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency repairs to the chiller at the Safety Building.

Recommendation: That an emergency situation be declared in accordance with Section 62.15(1)(b) of State Statutes and that formal bidding procedures be waived for emergency replacement of the chillers at the Safety Building.

Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to negotiate with Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for the replacement of this equipment.

Fiscal Note: The cost of this emergency repair is estimated at $140,000.00 which, except for a $10,000.00 deductible, should be covered by the city's property insurance. Funds are available for the City's share of the cost of this repair.