Item Coversheet

Action Item - 24.

Title: Contract with Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. - Mobile Crane Rental ($225,000)

Board of Education Meeting Date:
  10/17/2019

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: 

 With:
Thackary Crane Rental, Inc.  

 Purpose: 
Mobile crane rental services

 Start date: 10/18/2019

 End date: 9/30/2022
 Compensation not to exceed: $225,000 
 Location: 
All Schools


 Renewal Options:  Yes

 Number of Options: 2

 Duration of each option to extend: Years: 1  Months:
 Maximum compensation authorized per option period:   $75,000

 Description:

The Department of Facilities Management and Services has identified a need to support the HVAC and Steamfitting departments with mechanical equipment installations, removals and various rigging projects. This action item will enable Maintenance to rent cranes in order to complete installations of chillers, RTU's (roof top units), air handlers, boilers and boiler sections at District schools. Vendors will be monitored by department supervisors based on the work schedule submitted in accordance with the project. A final quality control walk through will be conducted with the school's Principal, Maintenance department personnel, and Facilities Area Coordinator. Utilizing these services supports the Operations' goal of providing 100% of students with a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.



 Anchor Goal(s) Supported: Other   Provide 100% of students with a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 
April 16, 2015; A-20
 Funding Source(s): 
FY20-23 Operating 

 Office Originating Request: Operations - Procurement