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Board committee recommends $5.17 million award for Andrew Jackson HVAC replacement
Summary
The finance committee recommended awarding the Andrew Jackson HVAC replacement contract to Blanchard Mechanical Contracting LLC, the lowest apparent bidder at $5,170,000; staff outlined a phased schedule prioritizing summer plumbing and phased classroom work.
Staff presented the bid tabulation for the Andrew Jackson HVAC replacement project and recommended the low bidder, Blanchard Mechanical Contracting LLC, at $5,170,000.
Jason (project presenter) said the district received six qualified bids and that their architectural firm had past experience with the apparent low bidder. He described a phased approach: perform primary plumbing and major feeds over the summer, then phase classroom installs—about six rooms at a time—during the school year as equipment arrives. "We're going to need our initial meeting with the contractor once the award is made to get lead times on all of the items," a staff presenter said, noting the timeline would be refined after contractor meetings.
Trustees discussed prior system types at Andrew Jackson (older suspended air handlers and radiant heating) and the goal to modernize the building’s HVAC to match other district facilities and reduce noise in classrooms. The committee voted to recommend awarding the contract to the low bidder; the motion was announced as passed.
Funding and next steps: presenters said funds were originally set aside in the replacement plan and partially replenished to allow the project to proceed. Staff will meet with the recommended contractor to finalize phasing, lead times and a construction schedule and will return to the board for final contract approval as required.
