District proposes $7.09 million HVAC upgrade for middle school; board to consider design authorization
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Summary
District staff presented a recommendation to convert middle‑school classrooms to a four‑pipe variable air system similar to the high school, with an estimated cost of about $7.09 million and a proposed design start to allow bidding in summer 2027.
District facilities staff presented findings from a study of 29 middle‑school classrooms that currently lack cooling and rely on hot‑water ventilator units. Staff recommended converting the building to a four‑pipe variable‑air (4‑pipe VAV) system similar to systems installed at the high school to improve humidity, indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
The project timeline presented calls for design work to begin this winter so the district can bid equipment and construction next summer; staff said rooftop and mechanical equipment procurement timelines are currently nine to ten months. The presenter described a recommended procurement schedule that would allow bids to be opened in summer 2026 and construction in summer 2027.
Cost estimate: the presenter stated the total estimated cost is approximately $7.09 million. Finance staff confirmed the project would be funded from capital reserves and would be coordinated with other capital projects (the presenter referenced the BBI chiller project as related capital work).
Board direction requested: staff asked for authorization to begin the design process (engineering, surveys and procurement documents). Board members asked timing and budgeting questions and directed staff to add the item to a future agenda so the board can consider approving design authorization and the project budget at a voting meeting.
