Lake Country School District Chiller

Lake Country School District in Hartland, Wisconsin is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive chiller system replacement project. The procurement involves disposing of the existing cooling tower and chiller unit, delivering and installing a new chiller plant with integrated controls, and establishing a planned service agreement. Specific deliverables include mechanical permit procurement, system commissioning, plumbing and electrical work, maintenance staff training, and required inspections. The bidding window opened on December 16, 2022, with a firm submission deadline of January 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Bidders must submit unit prices, extended totals, and supporting documentation including equipment literature, energy savings calculations, a detailed service agreement scope, and a reference letter. Submission methods include electronic email to Jordan Steger (stegerj@mylakecountryschool.org), hand delivery, or standard mail to the district's address at 1800 Vettelson Road, Hartland, Wisconsin 53029.

The contract opportunity is funded through the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which imposes specific compliance requirements on potential contractors. These include Buy American provisions for iron, steel, and manufactured goods, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, historic preservation requirements, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) considerations. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned, contractors must be prepared to address federal regulatory compliance. The project appears to be focused on upgrading existing infrastructure with an emphasis on energy efficiency and innovation, potentially qualifying for additional grant opportunities such as the Energy Innovation Grant Program. Although a precise budget range was not specified in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving equipment replacement, installation, and ongoing service—suggests a significant capital investment for the school district.