ATKINS A state-partnership project to replace 33 heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units in the Atkins School District this summer was put on hold when the bid came in at around 1.5 times the amount the district expected.

The state which will pay 60 percent of the project, leaving the district responsible for 40 percent approved accepting a bid at a little more than $1.3 million.

Lorrie Smith of Hight-Jackson Associates, who acts as district architect, told the Atkins Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday the bid was so high because of unexpected fees and higher-than-expected percentages.

"Going into this, we felt like you had the $1.3 [million] but that we could get it in the $900,000 to $1 million [range]," Smith said. "We're not going to."

Board President Brian Boyer said the bid which was nearly $1.6 million seemed "astronomical," and suggested the district look into piecemealing the project over the next three years.

"The problem is, with state funding, they won't let you piece it," Smith said. "They won't let you go back and say you've approved this scope of work ... [if you] can't do it all at once, they're going to pull your funding."

All present board members voted to put the work back out to a hard bid, with four 20-ton HVAC units in the high school auditorium not included in the bid if they require emergency replacements. Because the bid date has been set at July 10, the completion date of the project has been moved to the summer of 2015. Board member Shawn Rook was absent.

The district is also contacting local companies to get estimates on piecemealing the project, should it come to that. It has until October to accept or rescind the state partnership funds.

Look for more coverage of the school board meeting in future editions of The Courier.

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by Courtney Elko DCNN Correspondent

The Interboro School Board unanimously approved the final 2014-15 school budget at last Wednesdays school board meeting. Board member Deborah DiBattista was absent from the meeting.

Residents will see an increase of 0.4941 mills with the approved $58.4 million budget a 1.5 percent tax increase.

Residents with an average assessed home of $90,000 will see a school tax bill increase of about $45, according to district Superintendent Bernadette Reiley.

Residents saw a 2.3 percent tax increase in last years $57.5 million budget, Reiley said.

About 64 percent of the 2014-15 budget expenditures will go toward instructional salaries, Reiley explained.

The district will also see a few improvements with the approved budget, including a full-time librarian at Prospect Park School, professional development for teachers, districtwide concrete work, safety and security enhancements, and HVAC replacements at Norwood and Tinicum schools. Additionally, the high school will see painting, exterior signage, a piano for the auditorium and other improvements.

Technology within the district will also see improvements, including the reinstatement of the director of technology position, an upgrade to the server system, a new website, districtwide printing stations and phone system.

Board member Paul Eckert said he was in favor of the budget, which will do a lot to upgrade technology and programs throughout the district.

I know a 1.5 percent increase may not sound like bargain, but it really is for all that were getting (with that increase), Eckert said.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration will decide which construction projects are in line for funding in the 2014-15 budget year. A look at some of the dozens of projects competing for new cash lines of credit:

Community Water Enrichment Program, $3 million.

Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans, $3 million.

Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, door replacements, $220,000.

Tioga Heritage Park and Museum in Rapides Parish, $50,000.

Eddie Robinson Museum in Grambling, $82,300.

Water Conference and Education Center in Baton Rouge, $8.4 million.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, $21,900.

Bayou Segnette State Park in Jefferson Parish, additional cabins, $1.5 million.

HVAC System Replacement at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia juvenile detention facility, $180,000.

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Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a leading supplier of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, has named Frederick, Maryland-based Frederick Air Inc. as the 2014 Bryant Dealer of the Year.

Frederick Air Inc. is one of 15 Bryant dealers in the U.S. and Canada to be selected as a Medal of Excellence regional winner out of all the Factory Authorized Bryant dealers in North America. Medal of Excellence applicants are judged on customer satisfaction, overall Bryant branded product sales growth, high efficiency and indoor air quality equipment sales growth, and participation in various dealer programs and promotions.

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With their dependable service to unique marketing efforts, Frederick Air Inc. has proven that superior customer service results in a successful HVAC business," said Alissa Barnard, Bryant brand manager. "Frederick Air Inc. has earned the title of 2014 Dealer of the Year, and were proud to honor them."

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As a NATE (North American Technician Excellence, Inc.) quality contractor, Frederick Air employs only NATE certified service and installation technicians, who are factory trained in addition to ongoing training at an in house academy. Installations are engineered according to ACCA Manual J specifications and installed in compliance with the highest industry standards. Comfort consultants have participated in training with Wrightsoft, NATE, BPI and Comfort Institute. All departments have been converted to paperless Green processes, and customers are able to receive invoices and proposals electronically. A full time ostaff energy auditor performs BPI certified energy assessments on homes to ensure the comfort and efficiency of the homes in which our customers live.

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The bidding/leads service includes both invited and open bid projects, several with prequalification requirements, but also includes data to allow sub-trade business owners to know which trades/services would be required. The service provides contact information for owners representatives and general contractors.

Here is a sampling of some active listed military/public sector projects:

CFB Borden (Defence Construction Canada), Barrie: Furnace and hot water tank replacements Bids are due on June 12, 2014 for work which includes the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary for the replacement of various furnaces and hot water tanks in various residential housing units at CFB Borden. The estimated cost is $773,000.

CFB Borden (Department of National Defence), Barrie: Glazing and door/entry systems Bids are open until June 10 for a Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) to provide all labour, materials, tools, equipment and transportation required to provide all labour, materials, tools, equipment and transportation required to replace large sections of plate or thermopane glazing units and accessories, modify or install entry systems, and repair automatic door systems, on an 'as-and-when-requested. The RISO would be for one year from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, with the option for two additional one year extensions. No estimated contract value is provided at this time.

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DataBid reports that there is a RISO for the supply and delivery (as required) of HVAC supplies including refrigeration, cooling, heating, air filters, balls and bearings for what are described as authorized federal government departments, Crown corporations and agencies in the Ontario region, excluding the national Capital Region. Bids are due on June 2, 2014.

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While you are out and about this week, it's important to know that summer school is starting on Monday, June 2nd. The city is asking all drivers to be aware of school zones that are still in effect throughout the summer.

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Students have left the buildings and construction crews have moved in.

The Westerville City School District will spend more than $4.5 million on capital improvement work this summer.

"The challenge is we have about 10 weeks to pull this off," said Jeff LeRose, director of facilities and operations for the district.

Westerville South High School, Blendon Middle School and Annehurst Elementary School will receive kitchen renovations this summer. The projects include updated counters and new food service equipment.

"Its design is twofold. It's to help get students through the line quicker as well as providing opportunity for more course offerings," LeRose said.

The work is funded by the food service department's current cash balance and will cost $472,500. The contractor is 2K General Co.

As part of a capital improvements levy approved in 2009, Lepi Enterprises will perform various asbestos abatement work, including: window replacements at South; exterior door replacement at Emerson Elementary School, Hanby Elementary School and South; locker replacement at Westerville North High School and South; and floor replacement at Walnut Springs Middle School, LeRose said.

The abatement work will cost $145,876 -- $7,124 less than the original estimate, he said.

The music wing at South will also be reconfigured, uniting three smaller rooms into one large room that will be used by the orchestra.

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Spring is coming to an end and Arizonans are already starting to feel the heat of summer. Arizona averages triple digits during the summer months, which can be extremely costly and dangerous without a well-maintained or functioning air conditioner.

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