Item Coversheet

Board of Education Meeting Date:  6/11/2020

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:
The Tustin Group 

 Purpose: 
Boiler water treatment services

 Start date: 7/1/2020

 End date: 6/30/2025
 Compensation not to exceed: $1,396,236 
 Location: 
All schools


 Maximum compensation authorized per option period:   $393,480 for first optional year and $260,256 for second optional year

 Description:
The Department of Facilities Management and Services has identified a need to  contract with The Tustin Group for comprehensive water treatment services at three hundred twenty-seven (327) school district facilities. This water treatment program provides for proper water chemistry in existing heating and air conditioning systems to include all boilers, cooling towers, hot/chilled water loops, and circulation equipment. Additionally, Tustin Water will provide testing and consulting services thereby preserving system integrity, ensuring operational reliability/performance, and eliminating the potential for airborne health concerns associated with cooling tower operation. This specialty vendor will be monitored by the Maintenance leadership ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the contract. RFP-648 was released for these services and Tustin was the only applicant.  The Office of Facilities and Management Services previously contracted with this vendor for the same services.

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

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 
February 18, 2016; A-10
 Funding Source(s): 

Base Years:

FY20-21 Operating - $247,500

FY21-22 Operating - $247,500

FY22-23 Operating - $247,500

Option Years:

FY23-24 Operating - $138,564(new equipment)

FY23-24 Operating - $254,916(service)

FY24-25 Operating: $260,256 (service)


 Office Originating Request: Board of Education