DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Job-Order Contract) Aviation Building 1039 HVAC Upgrades Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing a task order to a Job Order Contract (JOC) with Alpha Building Corporation in an amount not to exceed $339,290.20 for HVAC upgrades to building 1039 at the San Antonio International Airport, an Airport Capital Improvements Funds project, located in District 9.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Building 1039 located at the San Antonio International Airport houses the Aviation Department's Planning and Administration, Construction and Development, Environmental, Finance, Operations, and Time and Attendance offices. Since occupying the building approximately five (5) years ago, employees frequently endure hot and cold spots in the building due to an unbalanced and inadequate air supply. During the warmer months, the main conference room thermostat must be lowered to keep the conference room at a comfortable temperature causing other offices and areas of the building to be too cold. The constant adjustment of the thermostat and fluctuating temperatures throughout the building are also not an efficient use of energy.
During a maintenance call in 2016, Aviation maintenance personnel observed ductwork above the ceiling had deteriorated and supply ducts were not connected to diffusers. This situation allows dust and particles located in the ceiling space susceptible to be carried into the air supply system. Additionally, the building does not have a fire alarm or smoke detection system. In order to comply with minimum code requirements, the current design includes installation of a smoke detection system in the new HVAC system ductwork which will bring the building into compliance with fire code regulations. Construction is anticipated to begin immediately early summer and estimated to be comple...
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