Announcements

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

As of 13 December 2022, UA Local 412 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center, DBA Southwest Piping Institute, which is a 501(c)(3) entity has gained National Accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education. See  https://council.org/membership for our listing by selecting “Apprenticeship” in the Institution Type menu.

 

ESPANOLA EQUIPMENT

Through a grant secured for the Espanola Training Center by Sister Joan and Brother Courtenay Eichhorst,  the following equipment bids are being gathered now.  The monetary value listed is the maximum expenditure for the equipment listed.

HVAC
    • 2 – Multi zone bas trainers $14,072
    • 2 – HVAC package units $26,000
    • 2 – Circuit building trainers $17,992
    • 2 – VFD multi fault trainers $14,000
    • 4 – Motors & Control trainers $23,852
    • 1 – Hydronic heat simulator $17,250
    • 2 – DDC controls trainer $17,962
    • 1 – Heat Pump trainer – mini split $15,731
    • 2 – Heat Pump break down trainers $14,926
Pipefitting/Welding
    • 1 – Plasma Cutting Table $32,709
    • 5 – Pipe threaders corded/cordless $27,500
    • 1 – Shop Air Compressor $15,000
    • 1 – Horizontal Band saw $10,000
    • 2 – Power Max plasma pipe cutters` $11,000
    • 1 – Heat fusion joiner $34,000
    • 1 – Ironman steel cutter $12,000
    • 1 – virtual welder $45,000
Plumbing
    • 1 – Plumbing trainer – Residential $22,431
    • 1 – Plumbing Bathroom modules $31,933
    • 1 – Commercial water heater trainer $55,782
    • 3 – ProPress tools $15,000
RFP/Sealed Bid – Because of the cost of the below items, they are required to be done by sealed bids from vendors.
    • 1 – MSI Beveler $80,000
    • 4 – Pipe positioners $70,340
    • 8 – Lincoln or Miller Welding Machines $160,000
    • 1 – Ventilation system for Weld Booths $70,000
No Bid Required
    • 2 – Refrigeration Table Top Trainers $14,072
    • 2 – HVAC Basic refrigeration trainers $10,478
    • 1 – 8ft Dump Trailer $8,000
    • 1 – Pipe Jetter $7,000
    • 1 – Sea Snake Pipe Camera $7,000

Approximately $934,000 Total

Plus Hand Tools, Supplies and Building Materials for the shop at an addition value of approximately $210,000