The Public Works 2019 Capital Budget includes funding for tube heater replacement in the Fleet Garage of Public Works. Tube heaters are a preferred heating choice in large garages, because of the frequent opening/closing of the overhead doors.  Tube heaters use radiant heat to also heat the items in the garage, and benefit from the heat release from the items, i.e. lifts, equipment, etc.

The Fleet Garage bays were not dramatically improved in the Public Works Re-construction Project in 2005.  These heaters are more than 30 years old and now warrant replacement.

Multiple vendors were provided bid packets and did not respond to the bid.  On December 4th, 2019, the Village publicly opened and read aloud the sole bid from Amber Mechanical, of Alsip, IL.  The Village has checked references and found them to be acceptable. The bid amount was competitive, and meets bid specifications.  Staff recommends award to Amber Mechanical.

Funds are available in Account No. 401-7101-571.50-20 BL9601.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award the Tube Heater Replacement in the PW Fleet Bay area, in the amount of $76,500 to the sole responsible bidder, Amber Mechanical of Alsip, Illinois, and authorize Staff to execute the necessary documents.