Nye County Seeks Contractors for Hafen Elementary HVAC Upgrade

The Nye County School District has opened a formal invitation to bid for replacement of heating and cooling systems at Hafen Elementary School, a project that could affect daily conditions for students and staff. Sealed bids must be mailed or delivered to the NCSD Maintenance and Operations Department at 601 E. Calvada Boulevard, Pahrump, NV 89048. A mandatory onsite pre bid job tour will be held December 15, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at 7120 S. Hafen Ranch Road in Pahrump. Physical bids are due at the Maintenance and Operations Office by January 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., and no bids will be accepted after that time.

The replacement of aging HVAC equipment carries public health implications for Nye County families. Improved ventilation and modern filtration can reduce indoor air pollutants and help lower the risk of respiratory infections and exacerbations of asthma among young children. For a rural district with limited local health care access, school air quality is a frontline environmental health measure that supports attendance, learning, and equity.

The bid notice establishes procedural details that matter to potential contractors and community members alike. Contractors must plan to attend the mandatory site visit and to submit physical sealed proposals by the stated deadline. For specifications and additional information prospective bidders may contact Rae DeVault by email at bdevault@nyeschools.org. Requiring physical submission may pose logistical challenges for small local firms that rely on couriers, so early engagement with district staff is advisable to ensure compliance.

Beyond the technical scope, this procurement highlights broader policy questions about school infrastructure funding and the distribution of resources in rural Nevada. Upgrades like this are essential to creating safe, healthy learning environments, yet districts often face budget constraints that delay necessary work. Timely replacement of HVAC systems can reduce long term maintenance costs and produce immediate benefits for student health and educational equity.

Community members who are concerned about construction timing, contractor selection, or classroom disruptions may contact the Maintenance and Operations Department at the address listed above for further guidance. The district’s procurement timeline now sets the path forward for a project that could improve daily conditions for Hafen Elementary students and staff.