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Mechanical bid leveling
Comparing 4 bids for the mechanical scope on Riverside Medical Center — Tower B. Prices come straight from each quote PDF; anything below the confidence threshold is flagged below for you to confirm before it counts toward a total.
Recommended bidder
Apex Mechanical Group
Metro Mechanical's headline price is $161,400 lower, but once its two coverage gaps (duct insulation, controls scope) are normalized to the package median, Apex is the lower true cost. Adjustment method: gap value set to the median of confirmed bidders on that line.
$1,942,000
adjusted comparison total
4
Bidders received
8
Scope lines compared
2
Coverage gaps flagged
3
Fields need your confirmation
Lowest confirmed price on line Coverage gap — scope missing or excluded Awaiting your confirmation
| Scope line | Apex Mechanical $1,942,000 | Coastal HVAC Co. $2,015,300 | Precision Air Systems $1,989,750 | Metro Mechanical Group $1,780,900 headline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal ductwork & distribution | $412,000 | $438,500 | $421,900 | $405,300 |
| Duct insulation (mineral wool, R-6) | $146,200 | $139,800 | $151,000 | Not included Est. value $148,500 — normalized in adjusted total |
| Air handling units (AHU-1 – AHU-4) | $518,400 | $524,000 | $497,600 71% | $509,250 |
| VRF condensing units & piping | $287,000 | $291,450 | $279,900 | $266,800 |
| Building automation controls (BAS integration) | $164,900 | $171,200 | $168,450 | Excluded — see qualifier "Controls by others," p.3 — est. value $75,000 |
| Testing, adjusting & balancing (TAB) | $34,750 82% | $37,200 | $36,000 | $35,900 |
| Permits & inspection coordination | $18,500 | $19,900 | $17,750 | $16,200 |
| Mobilization & general conditions | $60,250 | $58,200 64% | $61,400 | $59,700 |