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WJCC staff seek approval to replace 81 classroom heat pumps at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Summary
Division staff proposed a sole‑source dehumidification upgrade at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary to replace 81 console heat pumps, using equipment compatible with the school’s 1998 Trane system; funding was identified in prior year plans with about $1.17 million remaining for construction.
WJCC facilities staff presented a purchase request to the school board to replace 81 water‑ and ground‑source console heat pumps at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, citing ventilation and humidity issues discovered during recent inspections.
The project scope calls for a two‑phase installation timed to limit disruption: replacement of 8 units during spring break followed by the remaining 73 units in summer 2025, staff said. Because the school’s HVAC plant uses a Trane‑branded system installed in 1998, staff recommended a sole‑source purchase of Trane equipment under annual contract number 19‑13739 so new units match the existing system.
Funding context: staff told the board the project was included in the FY2021 year‑end spending plan with an original allocation of $1,350,000 and that approximately $1,173,154 remains available for construction.
Next steps: the acting superintendent recommended the board review the bid information and be prepared to award the Clara Byrd Baker HVAC dehumidification project at the board’s Feb. 18 meeting.
