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Emergency UVCA Chillers
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I: am. requesting authorization to proceed with an emergency procurement to replace the existing
damaged HVAC Chillers and Johnson Controls ADS server upgrade at the Miami Police
Department Headquarters (MPD), and waive the competitive sealed bidding requirements.
The existing HVAC Chillers are responsible for cooling the entire MPD and have been
malfunctioning for approximately five (5) years. In September :2015, HVAC chiller #2 broke
down leaving chiller #1 to operate at a 40 to 50% capacity. The Johnson Controls ADS server is
running on outdated hardware and unsupported WIN XP operating system.. Ile johnson Controls
ADS system is an essential control component of the' II:VAC system.
ihe VAC Chillers are obsolete (twenty 20 years old) and it is difficult to find the necessary parts
and accessories needed for regular maintenance. This creates lengthy down time of equipment
causing condensation (moisture) along the air -handling unit as well as to the air ducts supply and
returns. Furthermore, a maintenance overhaul by the manufacturer has never been performed. OTI
the IIVAC chillers. The timeframe to overhaul the chillers is at 40,000 hours; we are currently
over 180,000 hours of run time and the associated cost is estimated at $62,000 each,
These conditions have created poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and an unhealthy work environment
essential to the life, welfare, and safety of the city employees, The MP!) :requires both :EIVAC
chillers to be operational and working at .full capacity in order to maintain a comfortable and
healthy working environment for its employees.
The Police Department and Risk Management 1)epartment received ninety-five (95) complaints
regarding Indoor Air Quality Gm)) on file (refer to the attached documentation and report
perfor M ed on January 15, 2016). This matter requires immediate attention.
In addition, Roof #3 (Training room) and Roof #4 (Cafeteria) cannot be replaced until we remove
the temporary portable IIVAC chillers pipes resting on top of the mentioned roofs. Without the
roof replacement, water intrusion will continue to occur and water will run off the roof into the
building. This situation is creating the aforementioned unhealthy and unsafe work environment.
The cost associated to maintain the temporary chillers is approximately $9,500 per month.
Daniel J. Alfonso
City Manager
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Emergency HVAC Chillers
It is imperative the department start the purchasing process immediately to avoid the manufacturer
placing the order on back, order, If the order is placed on back order by the manufacturer, then this
will delay the production, installation and delivery schedule until possibly the spring of 2017. This
will be more costly because this will extend the rental of the portable AC Chiller.
Upon your approval, Purchasing will contact companies that can perform the above- entionecl
tasks from the City's list of pre -qualified trade contractors.
"'Approve isappreved:
Daniel J. AlManager
C: Alberto Pailus, Assistant City Manager
Annie Perez, CPPO. Director of Procurement
Yadissa A. Calderon, CPPB Procurement Contracting Manager
Enclosures:
1, 4 Quotes for AC Chillers
2. 1 Quote for Johnson Controls
3. 1 Purchase Request Form
4. A Mold Exposure Memo
5. A Scope of Work Memo
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