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January 18, 2022 School Board Meeting
Title
Astronaut High School - Award of Bid
Meeting Date(s)
Consent w/o Information - 01/18/2022
Consent Type
Without Information
Discussion

The Career & Technical Education (CTE) program requested an upgrade to the electrical system serving the welding lab to support more advanced equipment. Cape Design Engineering Co. prepared the design under their continuing contract for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering services.

Three bids were received for the electrical system upgrade from the District's continuing electrical contractors. The lowest bid was received from Lowe Electric, LLC in the amount of $142,251.32. Administration and permitting costs are estimated at $5,000. The project will be funded through capital. 

Board approval is required for purchase orders over $50,000. The standard agreement template has been used, which does not require legal review.

 

Recommendation

Approve the total project construction budget in the amount of $147,251.35 for the electrical upgrade serving the Astronaut High School welding lab.

Award the bid to Lowe Electric, LLC in the amount of $142,251.35 for the electrical upgrade serving the Astronaut High School welding lab.

 

Authority for Action
F.S. 1001.42
Involves Expenditure of Funds Directly in the Classroom
No
Source of Funding

Capital Projects
Financial Impact

 

FY Amount Budgeted Fund Cost Center Project Function Object Program

21-22

21-22

$142,251.32

$5,000

Yes

Yes

370/371

370/371

0161

0161

007950

007950

7400

7400

681/687

686

000

000

 

Legal Counsel Review
No
Contact
Susan Hann, P.E., Assistant Superintendent Facilities Services 633-1000 ext. 11446 Jim Ross, Director of Maintenance 633-3580 ext. 13580
Attachments
Bid Tabulation with Bids - Astronaut Welding Lab.pdf
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