Commissioners approve $575,400 contract for Newcastle Public Library HVAC

Sep 9, 2026

The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 8 to award a $575,400 contract to ProntoTech for the Newcastle Public Library chiller replacement, after the library architect and board member raised concerns about ongoing HVAC failures and bidder compliance.

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The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 8 to approve Resolution 234, awarding the Newcastle Public Library HVAC chiller replacement contract to ProntoTech of Wexford, Pennsylvania, for $575,400. The resolution notes the library will be responsible for payments to the contractor and authorizes the board chair to execute contract documents.

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