Subject:
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Request formal approval of emergency procurement utilizing Currie Heating and Cooling to install GPS (Global Plasma Solutions) in Town buildings.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
DPW requests approval to utilize Currie Heating and Cooling to install GPS units in Town buildings. GPS is an air purification system that fights pathogens, bacteria, mold, dust, and airborne viruses by enhancing indoor air quality. The GPS technology cleans the air by introducing ions into the space via airflow through the ventilation system. As of November 17, DPW is in the process of issuing a purchase order to have the work done. Vendor is aware the work must be completed by December 30 and has confirmed that it will be completed by the requested date.
Town Buildings scheduled for GPS installation:
• Town Hall
• 301 Center Street S
• Vienna Community Center
• Community Center Gym
• Freeman Store & Museum
• Bowman House
• Nutley Yard
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna is a fiscally responsible community; Vienna is a safe community.
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: After consideration of the written justification for waiver of normal purchasing provisions, Town Council may approve the proposed emergency procurement in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council formally approve emergency procurement in the amount of $83,295 in CARES Act funding to Currie Heating and Cooling for the installation of Global Plasma Solutions technology in Town buildings, as presented.
Cost and Financing: $83,295.00
Account Number: 100-103-1031-13150-43308
Decision Needed by This date: 12/07/2020
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to formally approve emergency procurement in the amount of $83,295 in CARES Act funding to Currie Heating and Cooling for installation of GPS (Global Plasma Solutions) technology in Town buildings. This work is to be completed by December 30, 2020."
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Other action deemed necessary by Council.