RTU replacement at Elliot and Bridal reported functional but some controls issues remain
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Summary
Staff reported one rooftop unit (RTU) at Elliot/Bridal faced control and design glitches that affected classroom climate; corrective work and retainage were discussed while invoices were approved elsewhere on the agenda.
PBBC staff told the committee the rooftop‑unit replacement project at Elliot and Bridal is substantially complete but that one RTU (RTU‑2) has control and design issues that intermittently affected classroom climate.
Ken (staff) said the project is complete except for resolving glitches with RTU‑2; a meeting of design and systems personnel was scheduled to troubleshoot outstanding control and systems integration issues. Barry (facilities staff) said the team adjusted control settings to steady temperatures and that, at the time of the Jan. 6 meeting, rooms previously cold after overnight startup were now being brought to the correct setpoints. Staff said half the retainage remains withheld pending resolution of the outstanding issues.
The committee proceeded to approve associated requisitions from Enterprise Equipment Company and designer invoices for Elliott and Broadmeadow as part of the meeting’s consent‑vote items.
Ending
Staff will continue troubleshooting RTU controls, monitor building conditions during morning startup and return with a status update; retained funds remain to protect the town if problems persist.