District releases bids for AC – Beloit Daily News

March 13, 2017 at 4:00 pm | By Hillary Gavan

BELOIT The School District of Beloits performance contractor Nexus Solutions released bids for air conditioning in Beloit Memorial High Schools fitness center this month.

The fitness center, part of the 2012 referendum projects, was built without air conditioning. The estimated costs of the air conditioning system, including cooling coils and an air handling unit, would be around $476,000, according Jamie Merath, executive director of business services.

Air conditioning for the fitness center is included in the 2016-2017 energy efficiency projects. Energy efficiency projects are allowed to exceed state-imposed revenue limits through an exemption from the Department of Public Instruction. The state exemption accommodates spending for energy-efficient projects, and the district receives approximately two-thirds of the cost reimbursed the following year through state equalization aid.

The board approved $1.66 million in projects for 2016-2017 which are being finished up this spring. Projects included converting air/pneumatic controls, window replacement, replacement of hot water boilers, lighting upgrades and the replacement of air handler units.

Although there is no dollar figure available for the 2017-2018 energy efficiency projects the following improvements have been suggested: HVAC replacement at Converse; BMHS heating system improvements; boiler and air handling unit replacement at Todd; and air handling unit replacements at Gaston and Aldrich; window replacement at Robinson; and roof replacement at Converse.

Merath said she will release an request for qualification for performance contractors to bid on next years energy efficiency projects in the next couple weeks.

Once all bids are received and are reviewed, administration will make a recommendation to the board, she said.

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