AS2 AC replacement

Heartland Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a mechanical contracting firm based in Murphysboro, Illinois, was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract by Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois on August 10, 2026. The contract, valued at $35,769.07, encompasses heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment replacement and installation services, specifically the demolition and replacement of a 7.5-ton air conditioning system. The scope of work includes removal of the existing evaporant coil, lineset, and condenser unit, followed by installation of a new Trane 7.5-ton condenser unit, evaporant coil, lineset, refrigerant accessories, and refrigerant monitor. The contractor will also provide sheetmetal covering for the evaporant coil and temporary removal and reinstallation of an existing exhaust fan.

The contract period extends from the award date of August 10, 2026 through the completion date of September 22, 2026. Labor costs total $23,210.80, comprising 40 hours of journeyman labor at $276.32 per hour and 40 hours of foreman labor at $303.95 per hour. Material costs, itemized at $12,558.27, include the evaporant coil ($4,003.05), refrigerant lines and accessories ($1,100.00), insulation ($950.00), refrigerant monitor ($600.00), and miscellaneous charges ($600.00). Billing and payment occur as work progresses throughout the performance period.