Approval of the Chiller Preventative Maintenance Professional Service Agreement with Trane U.S. Riverside County Facilities

Trane U.S. Inc. (Trane) is vital to ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of the facility’s chiller systems and the availability of critical replacement parts. As the original equipment manufacturer and only service provider with full access to Trane’s factory training, engineering resources and complete software tools for many chiller units. Trane offers unmatched, factory-backed expertise supported by a highly experienced local service team familiar with complex chiller operations. Their automated scheduling, detailed issue-tracking process, and proactive maintenance approach help prevent equipment failures, reduce operational downtime, and maintain optimal cooling capacity. Trane also provides comprehensive parts, support, including expert guidance on critical parts inventories, lead-time analysis, and risk-based stocking recommendations to ensure that essential chiller components are available when needed. This minimizes delays caused by hard-to-source or made-to-order parts and strengthens overall system reliability. Additionally, Trane enhances onsite capabilities through industry-leading technician training and supports long-term planning with robust asset management tools. Their cooling contingency planning further ensures rapid response options in the event of a major chiller failure. Together, these services make Trane the most qualified vendor to deliver dependable chiller preventative maintenance and parts support. The approval of the Chiller Preventative Maintenance Professional Services Agreement is identified as the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The County sites will continue to provide public services and will not result in an expansion of existing use. No additional direct or indirect physical environmental impacts are anticipated.