REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BROCK D. BUCHE, PE, PLS, Interim Director
Department of Public Utilities
BY: BUD TICKEL, Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
MARTIN WENDELS, Project Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $160,258, to modernize the passenger elevator at the Department of Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 1625 G Street (Council District 3).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation, a Delaware Company (TKE), in the amount of $160,258 under the Sourcewell August 4, 2020, Request for Proposal for the procurement of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks with Related Equipment Services, and Supplies; and authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) purchased the property located at 1625 G Street, for the purpose of consolidating operational and maintenance facilities, and a number of department divisions. The sole passenger elevator in the DPU Operations and Maintenance Facility (O&M Facility) was installed as part of the original construction and is now 47 years old. A modernization upgrade by TKE will provide increased durability and reliability; improved fire and life safety; reduced energy consumption, reduced operating costs, and reduced troubleshooting repair times.
BACKGROUND
The DPU O&M Facility was originally constructed in early 1970's. The O&M Facility is a three-story industrial building and requires the use of a passenger elevator to gain access to the second and third floors. The existing passenger elevator is 47 years old. Most elevators have an expected life cycle of about 20-25 years.
TKE has been providing elevator maintenance for t...
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