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Commission approves preferred‑brand alternates for Progress Place renovation
Summary
The board approved a preferred‑brand alternate list for the Progress Place renovation, including Johnson Controls FX and Platinum Building Automation, citing system commonality and lower long‑term training needs; the vote was 4‑1.
Facilities staff presented a request to approve preferred‑brand alternates for the Progress Place renovation. Staff said the alternate covered the building automation system and the integrating contractor, and argued the Johnson Controls FX system would match the county's existing large‑building HVAC controls and reduce training and proprietary‑software complications.
Commissioners voted to approve the preferred‑brand alternate list (Johnson Controls FX and Platinum Building Automation) by voice vote; the motion carried 4‑1. Staff and the project team said using a common control system would reduce long‑term maintenance and training burdens for the infrastructure and asset management department.
