Title/Name/Summary
SportsPlex Phase 1 HVAC Energy Savings Contract and Improvements - Proposal
History
The Sportsplex at 11351 W. 159th Street was opened in 2003. Over the past few years, the staff of the Sportsplex has received many complaints from patrons about temperatures during their workouts throughout the year. Due to the open areas of the Sportsplex and large window areas, the temperatures are difficult to maintain. Village staff installed small ceiling fans and attempted to adjust temperatures to no avail. Alternatives including window tinting were also considered.
In November 2014, the Village sought proposals from qualified Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to conduct an investment grade audit of Village facilities and to implement an Energy Performance Contract. In June 2015, the board approved the authorization of CTS Group to conduct Investment Grade Audit of Village facilities. CTS surveyed many of the Village facilities and provided recommendations to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs.
CTS provides a turnkey solution including engineering with architectural fees/permits/drawings, project management and subcontractor work completion. The CTS Group completed several recommended upgrades and conversions for the first phase of energy savings at village facilities.
In July 2018, village staff requested an evaluation to improve the comfort levels from CTS Group of Chicago, Illinois, the village’s preferred energy performance contractor. CTS Group presented village staff with recommendations and assisted with prioritizing and estimates for phasing the improvements.
In November 2018, staff requested a more detailed recommendation and proposal for phase 1 improvements to the existing HVAC system at the SportPlex to a more energy efficient system.
CTS Group has provided a proposal for Phase 1 upgrades at a not to exceed the amount of $805,685.00. The scope of work includes replacement of roof top unit (RTU) - 1 with a larger...
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