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District awards $981,745 contract for kitchen HVAC replacement at two high schools

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education · April 15, 2026
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Summary

The board awarded the kitchen and HVAC replacement project at Pioneer Valley and Santa Maria High Schools (project 24‑506) to Edwards Construction Group Inc., the apparent low bidder, for $981,745.

Administration recommended awarding the kitchen and HVAC replacement contract at Pioneer Valley and Santa Maria High Schools to Edwards Construction Group Inc., which was the apparent low bidder after bids opened March 27. The board voted to approve the award for the bid amount of $981,745.

Miss Ortiz explained the project will add air conditioning to kitchens that previously lacked it, improving working conditions for staff and mitigating high heat around ovens. Trustees asked about the original construction date; staff said the work corresponds to installation and replacement needs and is intended to improve the environment for employees.