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Commissioners table $119,764 Trane chiller purchase for further engineering review
Summary
The board tabled a $119,764 purchase of a 130-ton Trane air-cooled chiller for the historic courthouse to allow staff two weeks to consult the engineer and confirm alternatives and refrigerant efficiency; estimated delivery is 20 weeks.
Staff sought approval to purchase a 130-ton air-cooled chiller from Trane US Inc. for the historic courthouse at a cost of $119,764 and said delivery is estimated at 20 weeks. Commissioners raised due-diligence concerns about manufacturer choice and refrigerant type (transcript reference to R-454B vs. R-32) and requested staff confer with the engineer (JSA) on alternative manufacturers and systems before proceeding.
One commissioner moved to table the item until the next meeting so the county could conduct additional checks; the motion was seconded and carried. Staff had noted that the existing chiller system had been in place about 30-plus years and that lead time could place delivery around April if ordered immediately.
