ITEM 6-U

Council Meeting:  July 13, 1993

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award Bid to Provide  Maintenance  of
          Heating,  Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems, Bid
          #2462

Introduction

This report concerns award  of  bid  to  provide  maintenance  of
Heating,   Ventilating  and  Air  Conditioning  Systems  for  the
Transportation Department, at specified amount and two  one  year
renewal options.

Background

In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published June  2
and  3,  1993) to provide maintenance of heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems in accordance with City  specifications,
bids  were received and publicly opened and read on June 17, 1993
Proposal forms were mailed  to  nine  vendors  and  notices  were
advertised  in  accordance  with  City Charter and Municipal Code
provisions.  Five proposals were received as follows:

                                            Estimated Annual Cost

1. Harbor Pointe Air Conditioning                $ 14,469
2. L.E.C. Service Inc.                           $ 17,900
3. FM Thomas Air Conditioning                    $ 19,792
4. Rusher Air Conditioning                       $ 22,110
5. Seds Air Conditioning                         $ 36,000

This bid covers monthly maintenance and repairs to  the  heating,
air  conditioning  and  ventilating systems in the Administration
and Maintenance buildings.

Staff has evaluated the low bid submitted by  Harbor  Pointe  Air
Conditioning and finds that it meets City specifications.

Budget/Financial Impact

Fiscal Year 1993/94 appropriation authority for this purchase  is
in     the     Transportation    Department,    account    number
41-600-651-11201-5501-25315.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the award of Bid #2462 be made  to  Harbor
Pointe Air Conditioning at specified rates as the lowest and best
bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent