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Board awards Springfield High walk-in cooler/freezer bid to Singer H & R after low bidder failed to meet specs
Summary
The board awarded a $40,539.26 contract to Singer H & R for a walk-in cooler/freezer at Springfield High School after the low bidder ($36,006.50) was found to lack required electrical work; motion passed 6-0.
The Robertson County Board of Education awarded a contract for a walk-in cooler and freezer at Springfield High School on March 10, approving the district’s recommendation to accept Singer H & R’s bid after the apparent low bidder failed to meet specifications.
District staff told the board they received four bids. The low bidder’s base price—$36,006.50—did not include required electrical connections and wiring, which staff said would add internal costs to make the unit usable. The district recommended Singer H & R at $40,539.26 as the best-responsive bid that met specifications. Board member Mr. Jack White moved the award and Mr. Rice seconded; the motion passed 6-0.
Board members noted the project serves the district’s career and technical education (CTE) program; staff confirmed the cooler/freezer is for CTE use at Springfield High School. One board member said the higher-priced bid that met specifications would avoid unanticipated installation costs.
The award passed on a 6-0 voice vote.
