School Board Approves 2026 IAQ and HVAC Project at Hoover Elementary School
The Mankato Area Public Schools School Board has approved the 2026 Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Project at Hoover Elementary School.
In November, seventy five bids were received for the project. Following a review of the bids, the district administrative team, in collaboration with Kraus Anderson, the District’s Construction Manager, recommended acceptance of the bids as submitted by multiple contractors.
The approved project includes a base bid totaling $8,581,010, along with Alternate #1 for skylight replacement in the amount of $232,712. The total approved project cost is $8,813,722.
Funding for the project will come from Indoor Air Quality Long Term Facilities Maintenance funds. The project will be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
“These improvements will significantly enhance air quality and system performance at Hoover Elementary,” said Scott Kaminski, MAPS Director of Facilities. “Upgrading HVAC systems and addressing critical building components, including electrical systems, fire suppression, and skylights, helps ensure a healthy and comfortable learning environment for students and staff for many years to come.”
The improvements will enhance indoor air quality and update HVAC systems at Hoover Elementary School, supporting a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. A summary of the bids received was presented to the School Board as part of the approval process.
For more information about this news release contact Melanie Helling, Director of Communications at 507-387-1868 or email mhelli1@isd77.org.
