Delaware County commissioners approved a $159,000 contract to replace outdated automated building controls in the County Building, a system the presenters described as original to the 1969 construction and increasingly difficult to maintain.
The work includes demolition and replacement of approximately 40 VAV controllers, two DAT sensors, two hot‑water control valves, and two room thermostats per VAV, plus adding a controller on the third floor and associated labor. County staff said the equipment is proprietary and the vendor is the sole source for compatible controllers, which is why only one qualified bid was accepted.
Why it matters: County staff said the existing controls impede off‑site monitoring and remote troubleshooting, and replacing them will allow facilities staff to view and manage systems from a computer or from home.
Commissioner discussion noted the price was reduced from an earlier quote of about $249,000 after scope review with vendor partners and internal technology staff, producing the approved $159,000 figure. The commissioners voted by roll call to approve the contract and asked staff to proceed with implementation.
Discussion vs. decision: Commissioners discussed the proprietary nature of the controls and the need to move forward to avoid system failures; the formal decision was approval of the single‑source contract for replacement work.
Key numbers and parties: $159,000 contract price; scope includes 40 VAV controllers and related items; vendor and procurement characterized as proprietary. The county’s Facilities/IT departments will coordinate implementation.