Description
The Van Buren Elementary School HVAC Replacement Project is a medium‑size public‑sector construction effort to replace the heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning systems at an elementary school in Stockton, California. The bid tabulation shows a base bid of roughly $1.55 million and a 10 % contingency allowance, indicating a firm‑fixed‑price approach. Multiple bidders were invited, and the procurement was conducted through the school district’s purchasing department under open competition. Key points include:
• Project scope: full replacement of HVAC equipment for Van Buren ES, likely encompassing removal of existing units, installation of new boilers, chillers, air‑handling units, and associated controls.
• Financial scale: base bid $1,545,990 with a 10 % allowance, suggesting a contract value near $1.7 million.
• Procurement method: open competitive bidding with several qualified contractors submitting bids, compliance requirements (bond, non‑collusion declaration, site‑visit verification) noted.