There are three (3) acceptable manufacturers of chillers and air handlers approved for installation in this school district.  All three (3) manufacturers were invited to bid.  Three (3) bids were opened on May 29, 2007.  The direct purchase of this will save $15,230.00 in sales tax and will facilitate early delivery of the equipment to meet the construction schedule.  Tampa Bay Trane submitted a bid of $253,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital projects account.