Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving and ratifying the emergency rental agreement with Carrier Corporation, in the amount of $25,509.00 for the first month (and a $13,648.00 monthly cost thereafter) for a 200 ton air-cooled chiller for the Justice Center and exempting the rental from the competitive bidding requirements as per Section 262.024 (a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property] and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

This emergency agreement is for a temporary chiller rental at the Criminal Justice Center located at 405 Martin Luther King Dr., Georgetown, TX 78626.  The chiller is a critical component of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.  Staff is estimating ten (10) months of rental until the chillers can be replaced. The county lost one power leg of a 3-phase power system over a period of about 6 hours over the past weekend. Georgetown Utility Systems restored power around 4pm on Saturday. Our equipment was damaged by single phasing during this time. Purchase Order #182688 has been issued. Funding Source is 01.0100.1009.004510. Department Point of Contact is Christi Stromberg.