Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/22/2020 - 7:00 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 15.5 AWARD OF A GENERAL FUND SERVICE CONTRACT FOR the Chemical Treatment of Heating and Cooling Water Systems to OCS Chemical Engineering LLC for an amount not to exceed $26,550 for a term of 365 calendar days.
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
BOCS- OCS.xlsx
OCS Chemical Engineering.PDF
RFB-6460 Bid Abstract.pdf
Rationale: This is to service and maintain the chemical water treatment program for the heating and cooling systems in 11 of the District schools. This will cover the treatment of boiler, feed, condensate, chilled water, condenser and closed loop hot water systems. This treatment is to limit corrosion, freeze ups and bacterial growth in the above systems.
Bids for RFB 6460 were publically advertised, received and opened on November 22, 2019.
5 bids were received and reviewed. Bids ranged from $26,549.90 to $36,125.00. This year’s contract is $1,554.87 less than last year’s contract for the same work.

OCS Chemical Engineering LLC is new to the District, has passed all vetting, and reference checks.
This contract has a term of one year with the provision for renewal upto three years by mutual consent under the same terms and conditions for the service and maintenance of the chemical water treatment program for the heating and cooling systems in 11 of the District schools.
Funding: 450.5150.100000.1620. B2300 Contractual $26,550.00
Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: in compliance with NYS General Municipal Law 103 bids were duly solicited, opened in public and read aloud on November 22, 2019 for Bid 6460 “Chemical Treatment of Heating and Cooling Water Systems” and,

WHEREAS: five bids were received with OCS Chemical Engineering LLC having the lowest responsive and responsible bid for $ 26,550.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to enter into a contract for Bid 6460 “ Chemical treatment and cooling tower maintenance program” to OCS Chemical Engineering LLC, 1062 Oregon rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 for the term of 365 calendar days.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
John Carr - Executive Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr._Andrea_S. Coddett - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Dr. Edwin M. Quezada - Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Andrea Brown seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen:

WHEREAS: in compliance with NYS General Municipal Law 103 bids were duly solicited, opened in public and read aloud on November 22, 2019 for Bid 6460 “Chemical Treatment of Heating and Cooling Water Systems” and,

WHEREAS: five bids were received with OCS Chemical Engineering LLC having the lowest responsive and responsible bid for $ 26,550.00

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to enter into a contract for Bid 6460 “ Chemical treatment and cooling tower maintenance program” to OCS Chemical Engineering LLC, 1062 Oregon rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 for the term of 365 calendar days.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Dr. John Castanaro     Yes
Dr._Edward Fergus     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Judith_Ramos Meier     Yes
Andrea Brown     Yes