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Northeast Pool Blankets, Reels and Reel Covers Purchase Authorization (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to authorize the purchase of pool blankets, reels and reel covers for Northeast Pool from Commercial Energy Specialist, Inc. (CES) in conjunction with the installation of the geo-thermal heating project currently underway.
Explanation
On May 21, 2009, the City Commission approved the heating project for Northeast Pool through the Wild Spaces Public Places sales tax initiative. There are two components to the pool heating project: The first, which is currently underway, requires the installation of geo-thermal heating units at Northeast Pool. Symbiont Service Corporation is currently installing the geo-thermal heaters at Northeast Pool; and second, pool blankets, reels and reel covers need to be purchased for installation at Northeast Pool.
Pool blankets are necessary on pool heating projects to prevent heat escape from the pool water at night and during times that the pool is closed. Pool blankets can eliminate up to 90% of the heat loss from pool water, and can save 50-70% on total heating costs. Pool blankets, when properly measured and fit to the exact specifications of each pool, will greatly improve the efficiency of the heating operation.
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is requesting approval to purchase T-Star Energy Saver FE EX/HD-XER pool blankets; 100% stainless steel reels; and reel covers from Commercial Energy Specialists, Inc. (CES) through a specified source purchase based on the factors described below.
T-Star Enterprises offers a higher quality pool blanket than other manufacturers, including hemmed edging that is double folded and sewn, versus single folded on standard blankets; plate-reinforced corner construction to prevent tearing; and 12x10 thickness on the cover material versus 10x10 on standard blankets. T-Star pool blankets are also covered under a 6-year warra...
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