City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
INVERIS TRAINING SOLUTIONS ("INVERIS") FOR
CLEAN AIR/HVAC REPAIRS AND UPGRADES ON
BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, by letter dated December 28, 2023, the Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a payment agreement with InVeris Training Solutions, Inc. ("InVeris") on behalf of said Department; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety requires clean air/HVAC repairs and upgrades to the gun range housed at department headquarters; and
Whereas, InVeris is the sole source procurement for the needed repair service has offered the fixed price of $154,065.41 for the products and services furnished and delivered C.I.P. job site (Mount Vernon, NY) and in addition to the offer price, the City will be responsible for all Federal, State, and Local Taxes, Licenses, Permits, Bons and Fees applicable to the sale; and
Whereas, the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge established by President Biden allows ARPA funding to be used for ventilation and air filtration improvements to ensure the safety of occupants; and
Whereas, the HVAC system in the gun range is currently in severe disrepair, rendering it unsafe for use by Members of Service; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordains, and enacts:
Section 1. Authorization for Payment Agreement. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a payment agreement with InVeris on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for clean air/HVAC repairs and upgrades to the gun range housed at department headquarters.
Section 2. Purpose of Repairs and Upgrades. The repairs and upgrades aim to optimize fresh air ventilation, circulate clean outdoor air indoors, and enhance air filtration and cleaning using the central HVAC system.
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