RFP 26/21 – Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary RTU Replacement

This contract involves the replacement of the roof‑top unit (RTU) HVAC system at Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School. The procurement was conducted by the Columbia Public School District, and the award went to Professional Contractors & Engineers, Inc. for a lump‑sum price of $370,750. The project is a single‑award, competitive bid among three local contractors, emphasizing cost competitiveness for a mechanical‑systems upgrade in a K‑12 educational facility. • Scope: Remove existing RTU(s) and install new HVAC unit(s) to meet heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning requirements of the elementary school. • Value: Lowest bid of $370,750, indicating a modest‑size contract for a single‑school mechanical retrofit. • Competition: Three bidders (Professional Contractors & Engineers, Inc.; Harold G. Buzter, Inc.; Reinhardt Construction, LLC) submitted proposals, with the award based on the lowest price. • Status: Awarded; no further submission deadlines remain. • Geographic focus: Columbia, Missouri (district) with competing firms also from Jefferson City, MO.