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OPHFC HVAC Improvement Project - Final Approval
History
On August 5, 2024, the Village Board of Trustees approved a Letter of Commitment (LOC) with Trane, Inc. (Trane) for the OPHFC HVAC Improvement Project. The LOC authorized Trane to move to the Proposal Stage in which Trane would complete a full set of project design plans and provide the Village with a cost proposal not to exceed $2,990,000.00 for the execution of those plans. This project would be completed in a single phase. Pricing for this project is in accordance with OMNIA Cooperative Contract #3341.
The Public Works Department subsequently worked with engineers from Trane to refine the scope of work, optimize the project budget and finalize project design plans. The project scope of work, which is summary is attached for reference, includes the removal of the existing chiller, air handling units (AHUs), and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes. In place of the chiller, five (5) new rooftop units (RTUs)would be installed and be the primary source of heating and cooling for the building. New VAV boxes, duct work, gas piping, BAS connections, testing and balancing, and final commissioning are also included in the scope of work.
Currently facility ventilation for OPHFC is provided by three (3) indoor AHUs and five (5) rooftop units (RTUs). Cooling is provided by a combination of the RTUs and a chiller providing chilled water pumped to the AHUs. Heating is provided by gas heat to the RTUs and the AHUs. General exhaust is provided by exhaust fans. Per the “2023 Facilities Master Plan”, the AHUs, RTUs, and Chiller are all 20+ years old and are recommended for replacement. Ongoing use of these systems will result in further decreased efficiency/reliability and increased repair costs.
As Trane would act as the project engineer and general contractor, the scope of work includes full construction management, mechanical/electrical/structural engineering, installation and subcontracting, material shipping an...
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