Engineers were previously appointed or selected from the approved Continuing Services Consultants list to provide design services for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) renovation and replacement projects at several schools. To facilitate completion of these projects during the upcoming summer, early acquisition of equipment with long lead times for delivery from the manufacturer is required.

Equipment specifications were developed by the respective engineers, and variable air volume boxes (VAV) were grouped into a single solicitation by District staff. A single bidder responded to the solicitation (bid tabulation attached). The respective engineers have reviewed the proposed equipment for compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. The proposed price is significantly lower than the anticipated cost. Due to the limited time available for manufacture and delivery of the boxes prior to the summer construction period, award of contract for the variable air volume boxes to Carroll Air Systems, Inc., the single bidder, is recommended.

The contract amount being awarded is indicated in the attachment. Funds for purchase of the variable air volume boxes are included in the local millage funds budgeted for the respective projects.