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The Kimball Tower Boiler Replacement Project, CIP No. 13-05, will deliver new and
replacement mechanical components for improved hot water delivery for the Kimball Tower
Senior Housing Building at 1317 ' D" Avenue. The scope of work is intended to improve the
overall efficiency of the heating plant and domestic water heating equipment, and allow for code
compliance and safety enhancements.
In May 2014, the bid solicitation was advertised in local newspapers and posted on the City's
website.
On June 3, 2014, four sealed bids were received by the deadline, opened, and publicly
disclosed. ACCO Engineered Systems was the apparent low bidder with a total bid amount of
$171,593.00. Upon review of all documents submitted and reference checks, ACCO
Engineered Systems' bid is responsive, and they are the lowest responsible bidder qualified to
perform the work as described in the project specifications.
Attached are the bid opening results and a line -item summary of the three lowest bidders.
Staff recommends the following. 1) award a contract in the not -to -exceed amount of
$171,593.00 to ACCO Engineered Systems for the Kimball Tower Boiler Replacement Project,
GIP No. 13-05; 2) authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $25,738.95 for any unforeseen
changes; and 3) authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.