Facilities committee reviews Siemens service contract and Johnson Controls sensor install to cut cafeteria food waste

Council Rock School District facilities staff presented two service proposals Thursday: an annual service contract for Siemens HVAC controls and a districtwide installation of freezer and refrigerator sensors by Johnson Controls. Linda Khan, a district staff member, said the Siemens contract covers HVAC controls at the Chancellor Center, South, and Goodno and includes a software subscription for Desigo. The annual cost is $43,988, an increase of $2,678 from the prior two-year period. Khan told the committee the contract includes 10 visits at eight hours per visit and a materials discount but that replacement parts are not included in the base service price. “We have 10 visits included in the contract,” Khan said. Khan described the Johnson Controls proposal as an installation of sensors and controllers at Welsh, Richboro, Goodno, Holland Middle, Newtown Middle and South to monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures. Programming is included; the total cost for the listed schools is $60,750. Khan said the install and programming will reduce cafeteria food waste by enabling temperature monitoring. Committee members asked about the frequency and scope of Siemens visits and whether training for building mechanics is included; Khan said the contract includes some training and that additional on-site training can be arranged. The transcript does not show a formal vote on either contract in the provided excerpt.