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Re: Request to Proceed Compressor Purchase
Dear BOCC,
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Grant County
Facilities & Maintenance
POBox 37
Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-2011 Ext -3272
July 13, 2022
The Law and Justice building chiller compressor number one is making excessive noise which is
an indicator that it is beginning to fail and may not make it to the end of the cooling season. If
this compressor should fail the chiller would not have enough cooling capacity to keep
temperature in the jail and court side of the building comfortable.
McKinstry, the company who performs maintenance on the chiller, was contacted to see if they
could find a replacement compressor. They were able to find the compressor and the other
related parts and refrigerant that will be needed to do the replacement project. They will order
the parts and have them shipped directly to us so they are on hand if the compressor should not
make it to the end of the season. The compressor and parts will. cost $34,560.70. There is a 4 -to -
6 -week lead time on delivery.
Therefore, I am asking the Grant County Board of Commissioners for approval to proceed with
the purchase of this compressor and parts to have on hand as a backup. The cost for the
compressor and parts would be funded from the Facilities and Maintenance Repairs operating
expense budget, account code 001.112.00.000.518304800. There is $74,574.00 balance in this
fund.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Kevin Schmidt
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Grant County, Washington
Kevin Schmidt
Manager Facilities and Maintenance
Kschmidt@grantcountywa.gov
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