REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 12, 2016
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to construction of the HVAC Modifications at the Airports Department Administration Building (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) Class 1(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Airports Department Administration Building HVAC Modifications
2. Award a construction contract to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. of Fresno, California, for the Airports Department Administration Building HVAC Modifications in the amount of $472,700 (Bid File No. 3441)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
In matters pertaining to the HVAC System Modifications (Project) at the Airports Department Administration Building, staff recommends the City Council, (i) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Class 1(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, and, (ii) award a construction contract to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $472,700.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Airports Department Administration Building has become increasingly unreliable. The system was evaluated by LP Engineers, Inc., a local mechanical engineering firm, who found that the major components of the system have reached the end of their useful life. This project will remove and replace the entire HVAC system and provide digital controls that will tie into the Airport Terminal Energy Management System, all of which will provide improved reliability and energy efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The Airports Department Administration Office was constructed in 1982 as a bank. The majority of the HVAC system is original and operates on an antiquated pneumatic system. LP Engineers designed a replacement system that addresses the current functions of the facility and optimiz...
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