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Key numbers and options presented
- ‘Warm, safe and dry’ (essentials): staff and consultants estimated roughly $6.5 million to address immediate, essential items that remove water infiltration and correct critical HVAC and structural issues. Doug Taylor of CHA consulting explained the approach: “Let’s create this essential column so we can start to answer that question… boiler replacement, caulking for water infiltration issues, concrete work if there’s any tripping hazards or stairs or things, ceiling tile if any of those are wet or or problematic.”
- Capital improvements (items listed in the district capital plan): approximately $7.7 million, which addresses items on the capital plan but does not fully renovate program spaces.
- Total renovation (interior programmatic renovation): about $11.4 million, which would replace and refresh most interior finishes and systems.
- Full renovation plus site work (inclusive, programmatic and site fixes): roughly $15.6 million.

Temporary relocation and chiller costs
Staff described options to relocate the Chancellor Center staff while work proceeds. Moving estimates to put Chancellor Center into Richborough Middle School included a move‑only cost of about $43,100 and an additional packing estimate of roughly $13,680 for four packers over four days. Staff reported a one‑time installation and removal fee for a temporary chiller at Richborough of $25,142 and prior rental costs of about $15,560 per month. Those numbers were described as current estimates based on past work; staff said they would solicit multiple vendor quotes.

Lease and alternate property pricing
A realtor provided sample lease options for off‑site administrative space: a 30,000 sq. ft. building at $28.50/sq. ft. (~$855,000/year), a 26,000 sq. ft. two‑floor property at $24.50/sq. ft. (~$637,000/year) (that property was also described as being for sale; transcript figures about sale price were inconsistent and staff said they would verify), and a 9,000 sq. ft. single‑floor building at about $22/sq. ft. (~$638,000/year). Committee members repeatedly noted leasing would be expensive, and some board members said multi‑year leasing would not make financial sense if the district plans to retain and renovate Chancellor Center.

Risk and timing concerns
Consultants and staff warned that using Richborough Middle School again carries risk: the building is older and has 60‑year‑old boilers and roof systems, and some systems would need replacement — work that could make continued short‑term occupancy risky. Staff emphasized that foundation/drainage work at Chancellor Center is extensive and could require emptying the building during construction; this domino effect can trigger additional work such as HVAC replacement, exterior paving and site utilities. Doug Taylor said the full design, approvals and procurement process will likely take about a year from decision to construction start, and many renovation projects would be phased across summers and school years.

Board direction
After discussion, the committee asked staff and consultants to prepare more detailed, itemized cost estimates (including likely phasing and preliminary schedules) for a short list of projects: Welsh Elementary School renovation, Newtown Elementary School renovation, Chancellor Center (both the warm‑safe‑dry essentials option and the full renovation/site option), a small addition at Holland Middle School to address cafeteria/dining capacity, and a modest stadium upgrade concept. Committee members asked staff to return with refined budgets and sequencing recommendations the board can use to decide which projects to borrow for and when.

What remains unresolved
- Several quoted prices (notably a sale price referenced for one lease property) were inconsistent in the transcript and staff said they would confirm and document all vendor and broker estimates in the next report.
- The committee did not adopt any resolution or take a formal vote at the meeting; members requested follow‑up details and timelines for the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Facilities Committee: April 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee spent the April 3 meeting discussing the district master plan, focusing on options to repair or renovate Chancellor Center and where administration could be housed during work.","taxTitle","Council Rock SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",72557,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6089545,"Facilities committee reviews fuel and maintenance bids, approves boiler change order for North auditorium pool",0,122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2873171-8a980db47e15ab5bff60b9199531f543&start=122&end=122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2873171-8a980db47e15ab5bff60b9199531f543/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6089545/Pennsylvania/Facilities-committee-reviews-fuel-and-maintenance-bids-approves-boiler-change-order-for-North-auditorium-pool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089545-1b105677f3f4dceb2845ee0ca47206f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048392&Signature=J5-sExhDG~WWJYfK5RCfYnn8~0r44BGA8Ejsd5EUmoRl~N5CDkPxvXctzSAaLoILQ9Tba2CjahF~dbojSk3t7lPrCJCvaq~BcXq9rX7qapMYlBkNU4QwwO-OrRN2PeVo15bPdf58W~P2MvvO-k6WhPjNcdUhjfcrKb2XiYVnyMCPNDT1CjUsHqGsTAUrbANuHHjed1cbl0cF5JlwyOjosSy9PWXvVh2pgoJ1mBY7VZqOmz6EnSGVci1ufUKkgjf8BrvAvaGCQP~Vtus6L2xLlzJyBJUpSOmwxwCuuhinw89fs5CNS35xFOxY-egsN3EsVWfEXODoGl4chqDILN-sgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Facilities Committee reviewed a set of smaller procurement items at its April 3 meeting, including fuel and propane bids, a preventive‑maintenance agreement for boilers and water heaters, and a contract change order for pool boiler work at the North auditorium.

Fuel and propane bids
Jessica Bridal, supervisor of facilities, told the committee the district received one bidder for number‑2 fuel oil and unleaded gasoline; that vendor offered floating differentials of $0.45 per gallon for number‑2 fuel oil and $0.29 per gallon for 87‑octane gasoline. Bridal explained the floating price means the district pays market price plus the differential.

On propane, Bridal said the district received two bids and favored a fixed‑price approach to limit volatility. She reported Sharp Energy offered the lowest fixed price at $1.38 per gallon. The committee was told the intermediate unit (IU) issues a separate propane bid and the district would use a 30‑day contract out clause if an IU rate proved materially cheaper.

Boiler and maintenance contracts
Diversified Refrigeration, the local representative for ERCO equipment, quoted a preventative‑maintenance program covering boilers and water heaters at several schools. Bridal told the committee Diversified held most prices at last year’s level and that the total cost for the districtwide preventive‑maintenance agreement would be $14,612 per year; service frequency was twice a year. Committee members asked whether maintenance contracts included parts (they do not) and why vendor service is used in addition to district maintenance staff; Bridal said vendor technicians provide equipment‑specific training and certifications not available in‑house.

North auditorium (pool) change order
Bridal reported a contractor change order tied to pool boiler installation at the North auditorium: the manufacturer required installation of a damper in the flue (breeching), the contractor added a 3‑inch loop in locker room/boiler supply lines to provide redundancy, and an existing three‑way valve had to be replaced because it would not operate with the new heating configuration. Bridal said the change order totals $33,346.84. No formal vote was recorded at the meeting; the committee agreed to place the items on the next meeting agenda where formal action can be taken.

What the committee asked staff to confirm
- Whether the propane IU price, if lower, would lead the district to exercise a 30‑day contract out; staff confirmed the standard 30‑day clause applies.
- Whether preventive‑maintenance contracts include parts (they do not) and whether district staff can be trained to perform vendor work (staff said training and certification would be more extensive and not recommended for all equipment).","The committee reviewed single‑bid fuel pricing with floating differentials, recommended a fixed‑price propane contract, accepted a preventive‑maintenance quote for boilers and water heaters, and heard about a $33,346.84 change order for pool boiler work at the North auditorium.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":78,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6089550,"Facilities committee recommends renewing custodial contract with ABM after district review",2280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2873171-8a980db47e15ab5bff60b9199531f543&start=2280&end=2280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2873171-8a980db47e15ab5bff60b9199531f543/thumbnail_2280000.jpg","/articles/6089550/Pennsylvania/Facilities-committee-recommends-renewing-custodial-contract-with-ABM-after-district-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089550-a866458c9989fdf2ab508bc061f0e404/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048392&Signature=XA~C-60eN3~ttBagP1blVMZE4ZE1PxxkYZQBkqPOg2N5sMtD19UVL9nYV6mfocsibzC-DoWm2sl0QOnUoeiGCWBtowjYjJ2vjrZ3QO4YSjIylwTEydIjj9T~PPPJZu29s4nTjXdqtkZ6tfpQwFTWEfgtMmGViglfL7ykMp43zmMB-QnN6RpYnqTvUTUjYRqYZdR0RE~X-0Z-EzH6YmQeTo63lLdimH2fwBVaqRz44k4SIKIETREgHfWNizNt6vrV~ZclAt-icdAyg~bakoeINng7d0vwrqu7hRnCRvx8nSvZvv-b7E4qq8FKuhn6t~B3g~Cu504chQ5YsG9NEF9Odg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Council Rock School District Facilities Committee on April 3 was presented a recommendation to continue custodial services with incumbent ABM after an evaluation of six proposals.

The recommendation, delivered by Jessica Bridal, supervisor of facilities, said ABM was the highest‑scoring vendor in a review that weighed company background, staffing and training, service approach, cost proposal, compliance with the RFP, customer service and “innovation and value‑added services.” Bridal told the committee ABM’s first‑year price would rise about 8.5% beginning July 1, then increase 4% each of the following four years; committee members were told the 4% step is lower than the contractor’s contractual labor increases.

Why it matters: custodial services affect daily school operations, health and safety, and event readiness. Committee members pressed staff on whether higher first‑year costs buy long‑term savings, how the district checks on day‑to‑day performance, and whether switching vendors would create transition costs or service gaps.

Committee discussion and staff responses
- Bridal said the district used a four‑person evaluation team and that ABM scored highest after individual reviews were combined and discussed. “ABM…was the highest scoring vendor,” she told the committee.
- Tony Raff, director of business administration, described optional renewal years in the contract as decisions the district would make later and said, “It’s strictly a client option,” referring to exercising optional renewal periods.
- Board members asked about the magnitude of the year‑one increase and whether a lower first‑year increase with larger future increases would have been possible; Bridal said she had asked ABM for better numbers and was told the offer on the table was ABM’s best.
- Committee members pressed on enforcement and monitoring: Bridal described more frequent walkthroughs with a daytime manager, an ABM binder in each building for staff to report issues, and a practice of calling ABM management when an immediate fix is needed. She said there were only about 24 custodial work orders submitted districtwide in the past year and that many issues are handled verbally or by a quick call to the day lead.
- The committee also discussed employee perspectives and turnover. Bridal said she had not done a district‑wide satisfaction survey of custodial employees but reported positive feedback from the worker at that meeting’s building; she also reported turnover earlier in the prior contract year that briefly reached around 80%, and she said turnover rates are broadly similar among providers.

Outstanding details and conditions
- The proposal price is an all‑inclusive lump sum; the vendor did not break out the line‑item cost of supplies such as chemicals, paper goods or dispensers in the RFP response.
- The committee asked staff to provide the full scoring matrix and proposal evaluation documents to the board for review.
- Bridal recommended a three‑year initial contract term with optional years to be decided later; the committee did not take a formal vote at this meeting.

Bottom line: Staff recommended keeping ABM as the district custodial vendor based on the evaluation matrix and management structure offered. Board members asked for more documentation on scoring, staffing levels, supplies, and employee satisfaction before final approval is placed on a future agenda.","After reviewing six proposals, district facilities staff recommended renewing a multi‑year custodial services contract with incumbent ABM; the recommendation drew questions about first‑year cost increases, staffing levels, and how the district enforces performance standards.","actionData","errors"]

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Board asks for detailed estimates for Chancellor Center, two elementary renovations, middle‑school addition and stadium as master‑plan priorities

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Facilities committee recommends renewing custodial contract with ABM after district review