Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 4/17/2024 - 5:30 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 18.14 Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. (CIP 10876 HVAC) – Award
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
BOCS 10876 HVAC.xlsx
Low Bidder's Bid Sheet Lombardo Bid 7091.pdf
AE Recommendation Letter HVAC.pdf
CM Recommendation Letter HVAC.pdf
HVAC Summary of Bids Bid IFB-7091.pdf
Rationale: Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc.
Term: 1,000 calendar days
Amount: $5,571,083.00
Scope: HVAC work for CIP 10876 for “Phase 1 of 2 for Window Replacement, Masonry, Interior Improvements & Site Work” at Family School 32. Work includes converting the boilers and HVAC systems from steam to hot water for greater efficiency and comfort, replacing existing classroom unit ventilators with new rooftop energy recovery ventilators, new split AC units for air conditioning of all classrooms and offices, replacement of main office, gymnasium and cafeteria ventilating units with new rooftop energy recovery ventilators, new HVAC controls and requisite ductwork and system piping.

Overview:
In compliance with General Municipal Law 103, bids were let and opened in public on March 1, 2024. Four (4) bids were received, examined and all due diligence observed in determining that Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. (Lombardo) written total bid was in the amount of $5,571,083.00. Lombardo’s bid included Item #1 Base Bid in the amount of $5,541,083.00 and Item #2 Owner Directed work in the amount of $75,000.00 and resulted in a calculated total bid amount of $5,616,083.00. After reviewing the discrepancy between the written bid and the calculated bid, Lombardo acknowledged his written total bid for the amount of $5,571,083.00 included a price concession of $45,000.00, thereby reducing his Base Bid amount to $5,496,083.00.

The work was designed by Fuller & D’Angelo Architects & Planners, P.C. The highest bid was $7,070,000.00.
Funding: B5532CP110876.B24C01.B2203A1620, $5,571,083.00, LCBF
Resolution: WHEREAS bids were issued for public advertisement and opened on March 1, 2024 in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 for Bid No. 7091 HVAC Work, Contract 2 for the “Phase 1 of 2 for Window Replacement, Masonry, Interior Improvements & Site Work” at Family School 32, Project No. 10876, and

WHEREAS such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $5,571,083.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to award Bid No. 7091 HVAC Work, Contract 2, for Project No. 10876 “Phase 1 of 2 for Window Replacement, Masonry, Interior Improvements & Site Work” at Family School 32 to Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,571,083.00 for a term of 1,000 calendar days.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michael Pelliccio - Director of Facilities III
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. John Castanaro Moved, Member Kevin Cacace seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS bids were issued for public advertisement and opened on March 1, 2024 in compliance with General Municipal Law 103 for Bid No. 7091 HVAC Work, Contract 2 for the “Phase 1 of 2 for Window Replacement, Masonry, Interior Improvements & Site Work” at Family School 32, Project No. 10876, and

WHEREAS such bids were duly examined and as a result the administration has determined that Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $5,571,083.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to award Bid No. 7091 HVAC Work, Contract 2, for Project No. 10876 “Phase 1 of 2 for Window Replacement, Masonry, Interior Improvements & Site Work” at Family School 32 to Joe Lombardo Plumbing & Heating of Rockland, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,571,083.00 for a term of 1,000 calendar days.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Gail Burns     Yes
Rosemarie Linton     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Lawrence Sykes     Yes