The Columbia Public School District awarded a single‑source annual service contract for the maintenance and repair of its chilled‑water plant equipment. Trane will provide labor at $125 per hour, a 20 % material markup, a $75 flat truck fee per service call, and no mileage or fuel surcharge, for a projected total annual cost of $78,204. The contract reflects a fixed‑price annual arrangement and was selected from at least two bidders, indicating a competitive procurement process.
• Scope: Preventive and corrective maintenance of district chillers and related HVAC equipment.
• Awarded Vendor: Trane (Fenton, MO).
• Financials: Labor $125/hr, 20 % material markup, $75 service call fee → $78,204 annual estimate.
• Competitive Landscape: Only two bidders (Trane and Ozark Mechanical), with Trane offering a substantially lower total cost.