Board briefed on emergency bid to repair Washington Elementary boilers
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Summary
Administrators presented an emergency construction request to fix boiler exhaust/chimney configuration at Washington Elementary; staff said the work is time‑sensitive to avoid winter heating failures and that the contractor estimates up to 90 days for completion but may finish sooner.
District facilities staff described an emergency repair project at Washington Elementary to address a boiler exhaust configuration that has caused the system to “choke” when both boilers operate. The work would add rooftop flues and require cutting the roof; facilities staff said the vendor will prioritize securing the roof after openings are made.
Miss Simmons and facilities staff said the vendor historically used to paint the district’s tennis courts and moves quickly on emergency repairs once authorized. The bid documents list a 90‑day time‑of‑completion for the base bid; staff said work could be completed sooner if there is unobstructed access to boiler systems and roof areas and that some work could be scheduled afternoons, weekends or outside instruction hours to avoid disruption. The item was presented as a work‑session briefing; staff said they could have begun as an emergency procurement but brought the item to the board first while the boilers are not currently active. Final award and contract paperwork were to be handled at the regular meeting.