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• Average life expectancy for all options is 8-10 years. <br /> • Replacing with a tankless option would continue to support demand of community center and <br /> reduce energy consumption during low use periods and when the facility is closed. <br /> The option of a tankless system was selected and compared between Kramer Mechanical Plumbing& <br /> Heating and Commercial Plumbing and I-leating. Kramer Mechanical Plumbing&Heating provided a <br /> bid that used less energy due to a smaller tank for a circulating pump and provided a design that would <br /> interfere less with the mechanical rooms. <br /> References were checked on similar applications by Kramer Mechanical Plumbing&Heating with the <br /> following responses: <br /> • Regal Carwash,Coon Rapids: Installed in November 2009 and love them. Very efficient and <br /> can adjust the temperature if need be to adjust for highest efficiency. Have never needed any <br /> work and would highly recommend working with Kramer Mechanical Plumbing&Heating <br /> again. <br /> • Darby's Pub&Gill,Minneapolis: Person in charge of installation no longer works their but <br /> found that the heaters were installed in 2009. Person now in charge did not know anything about <br /> the water heaters or Kramer Mechanical Plumbing&Heating but did state that there are no <br /> issues with hot water and"the water gets hot very fast". <br /> Costs and Funding: <br /> The cost to replace water heaters in the New Brighton Community Center is budgeted for$32,500. <br /> The recommended bid is not to exceed$24,000. Funding for this purchase is through the Non- <br /> Fleet budget. <br /> Brad Martens <br /> Facilities Manager <br /> Attachments <br /> Kramer Mechanical Plumbing&Heating Bid <br /> Capital Replacement Justification Form <br /> I:ICOUNCIUREPORTS\2011\Parks and Recreation\NBCC Water Heaters doc <br />