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Commission moves roughly $1.22 million to replace aging HVAC units across county buildings
Summary
The commission approved a capital resolution to replace eight aging HVAC units (amount recorded in the meeting as $1,217,009); discussion covered warranties, expected life (15—— years), use of the Omnia cooperative procurement, and possible tariff contingencies up to $30,000.
The Robertson County Commission approved a resolution to reallocate funds—recorded in the meeting as approximately $1,217,009—to replace eight HVAC units reaching end of life in county facilities. Commissioners said the units have exceeded expected service life, staff cited warranty terms of five years and estimated unit lifespans of 15 to 18 years with proper maintenance, and cost contingencies for tariffs were discussed.
Commissioners noted the bid used the Omnia Purchasing Cooperative, an approved procurement route that allows direct manufacturer contracting under state rules. Questions were raised about competitive bidding and engineering responsibilities; staff said each unit must be engineered to fit the building and the vendor will assist with assessment and installation. Commissioner Roberts emphasized salvaging usable components from old units for reuse.
