GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR LIVELY TECHNICAL CENTER BLDG 10 AIR HANDLER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT HEATING,VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT

This contract awards the replacement of fifteen four‑pipe chilled‑water/hot‑water air‑handling units in Building 10 of the Lively Technical Center, a Leon County Schools facility. The work includes demolition of existing units, installation of like‑for‑like equipment, new digital controls, associated piping, testing, balancing, and commissioning, with a required substantial completion before August 11 2017. Three optional alternates (additional AHU replacements, vehicle exhaust system, and duct sealing) were also priced. RAM Construction & Development, LLC was selected as the low‑bid, responsible contractor at a base price of $682,753. • Scope: removal and like‑for‑like replacement of 15 HVAC air‑handling units (~62,000 sf) plus optional alternates. • Schedule: work must be substantially completed by 11 Aug 2017; bid opening 17 Jan 2017, award recommendation 20 Jan 2017. • Financials: base bid $682,753; bid bond 5 % ($34,138); alternates total $231,000 if exercised. • Procurement: competitive sealed‑bid, full and open competition, no set‑aside noted, local‑business preference applied.