This project will replace aged HVAC facilities within the TMWRF Laboratory Building.  The existing equipment is at the end of its reliable and useful lifespan.  Aging and failing HVAC equipment is expensive to maintain and unreliable.  The prior evaluation of TMWRF’s HVAC system performed by CR Engineering noted the possibility of other equipment failures due to improper ventilation, temperature, humidity, water damage, and corrosive gases.  Because the Laboratory Building is a critical operating facility, requirements were incorporated into the project to maintain laboratory functionality during construction.  Replacement of the HVAC system will result in a more efficient operation, will improve safety and working conditions for plant employees and help reliably maintain laboratory environmental conditions in compliance with certification standards.

The City of Reno held an open, competitive bid for the proposed project.  Bids were opened on July 21, 2016, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder being Applied Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $1,481,022.00.

The City of Reno will administer the agreement and will be reimbursed for a portion of the costs by the City of Sparks through the current cost sharing agreement for TMWRF.  Because this project is a capital improvement, costs are prorated based on ownership of TMWRF as shown in Table 1 (attached).  This project is included in the JCC approved TMWRF Capital Improvement Plan.

Alternatives: Council may reject the reimbursement and direct the manager to provide alternatives

I move to approve the reimbursement to the City of Reno for Sparks’ share of the TMWRF Laboratory Building HVAC Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed of $464,596.60.