HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 04 22 Consent 301 - Purchase of a new Dehumidification System for the Senior Therapy Pool CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 301
959 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I APRIL 22, 2019 1 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Purchase of anew Dehumidification System for the Senior Therapy Pool
SUMMARY
The senior therapy pool requires a dehumidification system to regulate the
humidity and improve the air quality inside the pool room; dehumidifier systems
are specialized and used for indoor pools.The current dehumidifier is ten years old
and due to the corrosive chemicals the system removes, the unit is damaged and
beyond repair.
Staff issued RFP 02/19/GM to receive bids for new dehumidifiers. Comprehensive
Energy Services, Inc.was the onlyvendor to submit a bid.Staff has compared prices
of vendor installations of similar systems to determine if the cost is competitive (see
comparison below in table)
Installation Cost Tons Cost per Tom Notes
Winter Springs $99,680 16 $6,230 Proposed Stainless
Therapy Pool Steel
Includes more
St. Maartens ductwork than WS
Condo Assoc. $69,044 8 $8,630 Competitive Bid
Process
Gaylord
Hospital $164,800 22 $7,490 Replaced Dectron Unit
Therapy Pool
Staff recommends Comprehensive Services Energy, Inc.to install a dehumidifier at
the Senior Center Therapy Pool. This vendor's bid includes stainless steel, internal
parts to increase the life span of the machine. Service and parts are available in
Central Florida. The dehumidifier would take approximately 8-10 weeks to build
and ship.