Board approves network upgrade, chiller and bleacher contracts totaling about $969,000
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The Wilson County Board approved several facilities contracts March 25, including a $394,364 network-switch replacement (E-rate funded), a $120,640 chiller, $340,600 stadium bleachers and a $114,200 site-work contract to prepare for bleacher installation.
The Wilson County Board of Education approved multiple contracts on March 25 covering technology, HVAC and stadium improvements.
Instructional services staff notified the board earlier of an AMC Group cabling contract for $77,831.98 to be paid with E-rate funds. In the action portion of the meeting, the board approved an AMC Group contract to replace 73 network switches across the district for $394,364.04; administration stated the network replacement also uses E-rate funding. "It is for the replacement of 73 network switches across the district for a total amount of $394,364.04," a staff presenter said.
On the facilities side, the board approved an Allred Mechanical Services contract to purchase and install a Carrier 70-ton chiller at Garner's Elementary School for $120,640. The board also approved a $340,600 contract with Southern Bleacher Company to install visitor bleachers at Fike High School and a $114,200 contract with JP Weaver Inc. for permits, site work and concrete in preparation for those bleachers. Each contract was moved, seconded and carried by recorded affirmative votes.
Administrative services also notified the board of a recurring audit contract (Anderson Smith & Weick, LLC) not to exceed $50,000 and an Allred Mechanical Services HVAC proposal for Jones Elementary (about $77,200) for information.
