Opening of Proposals - RFQ VPA Energy Savings Contract - Siemens - Part 2

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deferred maintenance had taken a toll on City Hall. The City made emergency structural repairs in 2009 and installed energy -efficient windows, a new roof, and building envelope improvements the following year. Still, significant infrastructure upgrades were required to make the building suitable for Westfield's needs; building a new City Hall was considered. Working with Siemens and engineering consultants, Westfield outlined a plan to make needed upgrades cost-effectively and preserve this historic building for future generations. Notes Mayor Knapik, "We knew if we didn't invest quickly in saving this building, we were going to lose a treasured asset." Infrastructure improvements made by Siemens enhanced the indoor environment and reduced future energy and utility bills. Siemens coordinated its construction to be done in conjunction with other, ongoing structural repairs. They included; -- Replacing an aging steam boiler with two, new, high - efficiency condensing boilers from local manufacturer, Mestek, and installing a new panel radiator system — Upgrading the domestic hot water system with a well -insulated, indirect storage tank and new piping — Removing 57 window air conditioning units and replacing them with a new variable refrigerant volume (VRF) system — Installation of a new, high velocity air conditioning system for the City Council Chambers — Adding an energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system to serve areas where no proper ventilation existed — Ensuring code -compliance of electrical system and installing a new primary transformer, switchgear, and panel boxes Installing energy -efficient lighting as well as occupancy sensors that prevent energy waste — Connecting all the existing HVAC systems to Westfield's City-wide energy management system "City Hall is magnificent," observes Tefft. "We were able to accomplish so much. We've increased the comfort level and have seen a huge decrease in the use of utilities. Its one of the best achievements we've had here in the City," In addition to the revitalization of City Hall, Siemens completed major mechanical upgrades to Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy's Lower Campus during the second phase of improvements. Both schools, like City Hall, were connected to the new City-wide energy management system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . .... Westfield's City Hall building, circ Increasincr EffIdene PreserOng Histary' 'o ntprogran is as much it'is about. bringing` trough the. program; ngs important to its eld Technical Academys II. Clue to infrastructure; aintenance, demolition