Description
Title: Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued building automation system maintenance and repairs for all City departments with Way Service LTD, to increase the amount by $625,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,703,000. Funding: $158,333 is available in the Operating Budgets of all City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to its existing contract with Way Service LTD for the maintenance and repair of building automation systems across all city departments. This amendment seeks to increase the contract amount by $625,000, resulting in a total not to exceed $1,703,000. The funding of $158,333 is available from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budgets, with future funding contingent upon budget availability. This contract supports preventative maintenance and technical assistance for the KMC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control system, crucial for operational efficiency. Failure to secure this amendment may lead to HVAC failures and increased downtime, impacting city operations. The amendment also involves adding Austin Facilities Management to oversee One Texas