RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH CARRIER CORPORATION FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS AT BRISTOW PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND SNACK BAR THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 720-23; AUTHORIZING A 15% CONTINGENCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the 12 existing rooftop air-conditioning units at Bristow Park Community Center and Snack Bar are aging and require replacement to improve the reliability and efficiency of the facility’s HVAC systems; and WHEREAS, the City’s purchasing procedures permit the use of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing agreements when their use is determined to be in the City’s best interest; and WHEREAS, cooperative procurement provides an efficient method for purchasing and installing HVAC equipment through a competitively solicited national purchasing cooperative agreement; and WHEREAS, the City is a member of the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative, attached herein as Exhibit A, and Carrier Corporation is an awarded vendor under BuyBoard Contract No. 720-23, attached herein as Exhibit B, for HVAC equipment, supplies, installation, and service; and WHEREAS, the City obtained Carrier Proposal No. 01696620, dated August 5, 2026, attached herein as Exhibit C, for replacement of 12 rooftop air-conditioning units at Bristow Park Community Center and Snack Bar in the amount of $432,878; and WHEREAS, staff recommends approving a contract agreement with Carrier Corporation, with the BuyBoard procurement documents and Carrier proposal incorporated as applicable contract documents; and WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing up to 15% of the agreement amount, or $64,932, for contingency and project management; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available for the HVAC replacement improvements at Bristow Park facilities in Account No. 41-5180-57010.#####; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Approves the Contract Agreement with Carrier Corporation, attached herein as Exhibit D, for replacement of 12 rooftop air-conditioning units at Bristow Park Community Center and Snack Bar through BuyBoard Contract No. 720-23 in the amount of $432,878.
Section 3. Authorize contingencies and project management for up to $64,932 (15% of contract) for unforeseen conditions.
Section 4. Authorizes the Mayor and/or the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Carrier Corporation and all related procurement and project documents, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Section 5. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 25th day of August 2026.
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
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