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Riverton approves airport HVAC change order and buys snow-removal tractor under budgeted grants
Summary
Council approved a change order of $81,861 to Sweetwater Air for airport terminal HVAC controls, funded through capital reserves and ARPA; the council also awarded bids for a multiuse snow removal tractor and attachments to Hardline Equipment for $352,129, with equipment costs under budget.
Riverton’s City Council on June 3 approved a pair of procurement items for the Central Wyoming Regional Airport.
First, staff reported an unforeseen compatibility issue between newly installed rooftop HVAC units and an existing Johnson Controls zone-control system. Sweetwater Air, the HVAC contractor, submitted a change order of $81,861 to install train-compatible controls and replace dampers, actuators, controllers and pressure transducers so the new rooftop units operate properly with the remaining building controls. City staff said the project was originally funded in part with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies and noted the additional work will be funded through capital reserves in the 2026 budget. Council approved the change order after discussion about procurement oversight and funding sources.
Second, the council awarded the bid for a multiuse snow-removal vehicle (SRE) and attachments to Hardline Equipment Company for $352,129. The vehicle was in the capital plan with FAA and state coordination; staff said the bid came in under the budgeted amount and will reduce the planned capital outlay. Council approved the award by voice vote.
City staff said the HVAC work will protect the city’s major investment in rooftop units and avoid having a system that could not properly control zone temperatures. Staff acknowledged the change order resulted from an error during the design/bid process and emphasized the contractor’s cooperation. The SRE purchase will replace aging airport equipment and maintain runway and airfield safety during winter operations.
