City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Jose Jasso, Assistant City Manager
Prepared by: Emron Qarqat, Facilities Manager
Erma Patrick, Management Analyst
Date: September 1, 2026 Subject: Contract with Champion Industrial Contractors, Inc for the emergency Cooling System Replacement at the Animal Shelter
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution ratifying the emergency Purchase and Contract with Champion Industrial Contractors, Inc for the Animal Shelter Cooling System Replacement in an amount not-to-exceed $130,957, with a 10% contingency of $13,095.70 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents consistent with the City's Purchasing Policy.
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Background:
Due to the excessive heat experienced in early August, the cooling system at the Animal Shelter failed, creating an emergency condition requiring immediate action. The loss of adequate cooling presented an unacceptable risk to the health and welfare of the animals housed at the facility, particularly given the extreme summer temperatures.
The Animal Shelter requires continuous and adequate climate control, delaying corrective action through the City's normal procurement process would have unnecessarily prolonged the emergency and increased the potential risk to the animals, staff, and City operations.
Staff evaluated the available options and determined that replacement of the failed cooling system with a new 30-ton cooling unit was the most appropriate long-term solution. As part of the evaluation process, the required 14-day load test at the Animal Shelter was successfully completed, confirming that the facility is ready to proceed with installation of the replacement unit.
Staff obtained quotes for the replacement and installation of the cooling system. Based on the proposals received, Champion Industrial Contractors, Inc provided the most cost-effective option and was determined to provide the best value to th...
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