Main Courthouse Cooling Tower Replacement

This contract involves the complete replacement of three 320‑ton stainless‑steel cooling towers on the roof of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, including demolition of existing roof structures, replacement of two supporting steel I‑beams, re‑routing of water‑supply and return lines, installation of insulation, and related electrical work. The award was made to Central Consolidated, Inc. for a lump‑sum price of $1.945 million, with a schedule of roughly 275 calendar days to finish the project. The procurement was conducted via a public Invitation for Bids, with a bid deadline of May 23 2023 and award approval on June 21 2023. The county required standard bid security, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with Kansas licensing, insurance, and bonding requirements. • Scope: cooling‑tower removal, new tower installation, structural steel beam replacement, water‑line work, insulation, testing & balancing, and associated electrical services. • Schedule: 261 days to substantial completion, 14 days to final completion (total 275 days). • Award: Central Consolidated, Inc. – $1,945,000 lump‑sum, Firm‑Fixed‑Price.