Print CB Request (CTC0105018 - Evendale Chiller Replacement)

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Request Summary

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College respectfully requests Controlling Board approval to release capital funds in the total amount of $264,440 from Fund 7024, ALI C36147 (Ctr for Wrkfrce Innovation-Tax) in FY26, and agency released competitive opportunity of $264,440 for a Chiller Replacement from DeBra-Kuempel Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio at Cincinnati State Workforce Development Center at the Evendale Campus in Cincinnati, Hamilton County.

Funding

Fiscal Year Fund ALI Amount
2026 7024 - Higher Education Improvement Taxable C36147 - Center For Workforce Innovation - Taxable $264,440.00

Explanation

Cincinnati State requests to replace the chiller and associated mechanical, HVAC controls, electrical, and communications work required for the replacement of the chiller on the roof of the Workforce Development Center building at the Evendale Campus. The project scope includes converting the chilled water system from a constant speed to variable speed system, providing a more energy efficient system and prolonging the life of the new chiller.

The Workforce Development Center (WDC) at Cincinnati State provides short term industry-relevant training for individuals and organizations. The WDC builds and delivers training that is custom designed to help corporate and adult learner clients succeed in their organization. Our training programs combine state of the art classrooms and training labs; up to date workplace tools; real world simulations; and hands-on, practical instruction delivered by experienced industry professionals. This customer experience has been negatively impacted by the inability to properly cool the building. Replacing the chiller will allow Cincinnati State to better serve current and prospective corporate and adult learner clients.
Supplier selection process is in accordance with institutional purchasing guidelines in accordance with the State of Ohio and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College bid requirements. A project RFP was issued, and DeBra-Kuempel Inc. was the lowest bidder.

Supplier / Release & Permit

0000064438 - DEBRA-KUEMPEL INC, CINCINNATI, OH Hamilton
Agency Fiscal Year Request Amount Contract Start Contract End Account Release & Permit Number
CTC 2026 $264,440.00 02/02/2026 06/30/2026 570064 - Building Equipment/Furnishings

Project Budget

Project: Evendale Chiller Replacement ()
Category Supplier $ Previous Request $ Current Request % Change Project Total Explanation
Professional Services 0000064438 - DEBRA-KUEMPEL INC $0.00 $264,440.00 N/A $264,440.00
Totals

Attachments

Type File Name (link)
Bid tabulations/price quotations winning bid-Evendale Chiller_DeBra Kuempel.pdf
Bid tabulations/price quotations bid tab-Evendale Chiller.pdf
Project Budget project budget-Evendale chiller.pdf
Other Edge-Evendale Chiller.pdf
Private Business Use Report PABR-Evendale Chiller.pdf

Supplier Questionnaire

DEBRA-KUEMPEL INC

Capital New Contract

  1. What process was used to select a supplier?
    • Request for Proposal (RFP)
    • Supplier selection process is in accordance with institutional purchasing guidelines in accordance with the State of Ohio and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College bid requirements. The project RFP was issued and emailed to potential vendors as well as posted on the OFCC and Cincinnati State websites. RFP responses came from seven bidders. The seven RFP responses were reviewed by a team comprising of Tony Cowden, Purchasing Director; Steve Morris, Vice President and CFO; and David Finke, Mechanical Engineer at CMTA.
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    • SupplierCityStateCountyProposal AmountSelected
      DEBRA-KUEMPEL INCCINCINNATIOHHamilton$0.00Yes
      DEBRA-KUEMPEL INCCINCINNATIOHHamilton$264,440.00Yes
    • Lowest bid/quote
    • Low bid was accepted.
  2. Is the supplier already performing work under this contract?
    • No
  3. Provide the following employee information:
    • United StatesOhio
      Total Number of Employees12901030
      Percentage of Women7.70%8.50%
      Percentage of Minorities5.70%6.70%
  4. Are subcontractors being used?
    • Yes
  5. Provide future renewal schedules:
    • Fiscal YearBeginning DateEnding DateTotal Amount
      Total:$0.00

Agency Contact

Christine Barrow, Capital Projects Coordinator
Phone: 513-569-4765
Email: christine.barrow@cincinnatistate.edu

Signatures

Steve Morris
Date 12/22/2025
Jill N. Schuler
Date 02/02/2026