Taft HVAC Replacement

This contract awards the replacement of the heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems at Taft Elementary School, covering classroom, administration, and multi‑purpose buildings. The district selected Diede Construction, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, resulting in a total contract value of roughly $2.02 million, inclusive of base bid, an additive alternate for extra ventilation, allowances, and a 10 % contingency. The work includes associated architectural, structural, and electrical modifications required to accommodate the new HVAC equipment, with additional allowances for ceiling grid replacement and concrete paving. The award was approved by the Stockton Unified School District Board on March 21 2019 under a deferred‑maintenance funding source. • Scope: Full HVAC system replacement with related building‑services coordination. • Awarded to: Diede Construction, Inc. (single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price). • Value: Approximately $2.016 million (base + contingencies). • Funding: Deferred Maintenance budget of the district.