Bid #018-002 Bowers Elementary School Media Center Air Conditioning (Re-Bid #017-006)

This contract concerns the replacement of the air‑handling equipment and associated mechanical systems for the media center at Bowers Elementary School in Manchester, Connecticut. The project scope includes removal of the existing air handler, installation of a new rooftop unit with steel support framing, new ductwork, direct digital controls, roof penetrations, and related electrical work, as well as coordination with a roofing subcontractor and compliance with asbestos, ADA, and OSHA requirements. The work must be completed by August 18 2018 and is funded by the school district pending state‑approved financing. • Firm‑fixed‑price bid for a complete HVAC replacement in a K‑12 educational facility. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Mar 6 2018) and bid opening (Mar 20 2018). • Awarded to Action Air Systems, Inc. for a base price of $101,470 (excludes performance bond and prevailing‑wage adjustments). • Requires extensive insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance, and a one‑year warranty after final acceptance.