Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving extension of emergency rental agreement originally approved in Commissioners Court on January 24, 2023 item #18 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.

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. The county lost one power leg of a 3-phase power system over a period of about 6 hours back in January. Georgetown Utility Systems restored power, but our equipment was damaged by single phasing during this time. The original agenda item for the rental agreement dated January 24, 2023 #18, was exempted from the competitive bidding requirements as per Section 262.024 (a)(3) [an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property]. The original term was for a ten (10) month rental. However, due to supply chain issues and long lead times for replacement chillers, an extension is needed through the remainder of FY24. The original quoted amount and agreement is still valid and will be in effect until the replacement unit arrives. Funding Source is 01.0100.1009.004510. Department Point of Contact is Christi Stromberg.