HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2013-39RESOLUTION NO. 2013-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH SOLE
SUPPLIERAND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the climate control system in the Carnegie Forum has become unreliable
and replacement parts are no longer available; and
WHEREAS, a system engineering analysis conducted in November 2012 determined
limitations associated with the system's outdated controls are contributing to imbalanced cooling
and heating in the entire first floor, including the Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends replacing the controls system with an Alerton Energy
Management System (EMS), which includes features that allow remote monitoring and
troubleshooting. These services are covered through an existing annual service contract; and
WHEREAS, the Alerton EMS has been installed on other recently -constructed and/or
remodeled City buildings and is the only system that can be tied to the City's existing central
EMS system and software; and
WHEREAS, L & H Airco, of Roseville, California, is the sole supplier of Alerton systems
for northern California; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchase of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of
$117,950, with L & H Airco, of Roseville, California, as the sole source supplier, for the
purchase and installation of an Alerton Energy Management System for Carnegie Forum; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby appropriate funds for
this project in the amount of $130,000 from General Fund Capital Outlay.
Dated: March 20, 2013
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-39 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 20, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
RAN JOHL
City Clerk
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