The New Brunswick Board of Education is set to award a $1.8 million contract to Trane U.S. Inc. for the replacement of the Phase 2 HVAC system at McKinley Community School. The award will be formalized at the board meeting on March 26, 2026, and the contract runs until August 31, 2027 with an optional renewal extending to August 31, 2032. The procurement utilizes the OMNIA national cooperative purchasing agreement, allowing the board to bypass competitive bidding under New Jersey statutory authority.
• Scope: Supply and install HVAC equipment, labor, and related services for a school capital project.
• Value: Maximum $1,804,559; single‑source award through a cooperative agreement.
• Timeline: Award decision March 26, 2026; contract expires August 31, 2027 (renewable to 2032).