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Design committee approves up to $350,000 HVAC contract for SIU School of Dental Medicine to meet summer construction window

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees · May 29, 2026
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Summary

Trustees authorized a phase‑one HVAC contract (NTE $350,000) for the SIU School of Dental Medicine with construction required between June 22 and July 31, 2026 to avoid service disruptions and potential accreditation issues.

The SIU design committee presented a single-contract award for general contracting services to replace the HVAC system at the SIU School of Dental Medicine. Presenters said the phase‑one construction must occur between June 22 and July 31, 2026 to align with the dental clinic’s summer break; the contract is an estimated not‑to‑exceed $350,000. A presenter warned that without action, construction would be delayed until early 2027 and could risk accreditation lapses in critical services provided by the clinic and result in associated financial losses.

The committee moved to place the item on the board omnibus agenda and to approve the contract; roll-call votes were recorded and the item passed. Presenters framed the scheduling window as necessary to protect clinic operations and accreditation status.