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Columbia County considers replacing failing boilers at Burt Howson Annex
Summary
County staff told commissioners the annex’s two 15‑year‑old boilers have repeatedly failed; the lowest bid to replace both is $145,988 from Southland HVAC and staff were asked to collect outstanding quotes by Friday before a possible emergency procurement.
Riley Baker, Columbia County’s general services director, told the board that two 15‑year‑old boilers at the Burt Howson Annex have repeatedly failed and that repairs since September have totaled about $17,000. “We need at least 1 boiler,” Baker said, and presented vendor quotes for replacement.
Baker said five contractors inspected the system and that Southland HVAC submitted the lowest bid to replace both boilers: $145,988. Southland also offered a two‑day expedited shipping…
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